Convert price per ounce to price per pound (× 16) or back, in dollars or cents, get the per-lb price of a package, or compare two packages by unit price.

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Cost for a set weight

Price Per Ounce to Price Per Lb Conversion Formula

To convert a price from an ounce basis to a pound basis, multiply the price per ounce by 16. This is because one pound is equivalent to 16 ounces.

  • Price Per Pound = Price Per Ounce × 16
  • Conversion Factor: 16 ounces = 1 pound
Price Per Ounce to Price Per Pound Conversion Table (1 lb = 16 oz)
Price per Ounce ($/oz) Price per Pound ($/lb)
0.050.80
0.101.60
0.152.40
0.203.20
0.254.00
0.335.28
0.508.00
0.7512.00
1.0016.00
1.2520.00
1.5024.00
1.7528.00
2.0032.00
2.5040.00
3.0048.00
4.0064.00
5.0080.00
7.50120.00
10.00160.00
12.00192.00
* Rounded to 2 decimals. Conversion: $/lb = $/oz × 16; $/oz = $/lb ÷ 16. Assumes 1 pound = 16 ounces.

Price Per Ounce to Price Per Lb Definition

This conversion tool helps you switch between pricing that is expressed per ounce and pricing per pound, making it easier to compare costs when products are measured in different weight units.

Conversion Example

How do you convert a price per ounce to a price per pound?

For example, if an item costs $0.75 per ounce, multiplying by 16 shows that its cost is $12.00 per pound.