The conversion factor from pounds to ounces is 16, which means that 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces:
1 lb = 16 oz
To convert 15.5 pounds into ounces we have to multiply 15.5 by the conversion factor in order to get the mass amount from pounds to ounces. We can also form a simple proportion to calculate the result:
1 lb → 16 oz
15.5 lb → M(oz)
Solve the above proportion to obtain the mass M in ounces:
M(oz) = 15.5 lb × 16 oz
M(oz) = 248 oz
The final result is:
15.5 lb → 248 oz
We conclude that 15.5 pounds is equivalent to 248 ounces:
