How to convert pounds to ounces

To convert pounds to ounces we can use a conversion factor. For instance, a conversion factor can be used to turn 2 pounds to ounces. Lets do that real fast.

First we need to find out how many pounds are in an ounce. 

1 pound = 16 ounces  
OR
1:16
OR
1 lb/ 16 ounce
OR
16 ounces / 1 lb

Now to convert we just use the conversion factor by multiplying the pounds by the conversion factor 16 ounces / 1 lb
[tex]2 \; lb \times \frac{16 \; ounces}{1 \; lb} = 32 \; ounces[/tex]