How many ounces does one pound equal?

If you are asking how many ounces (mass) of a dry item makes up 1 pound, the answer will always be 16 oz per lb.For fluids (volume), that answer would be different, depending upon the fluid being...

1 ounce = 1/16 pounds. To convert a value in ounces to pounds, divide by 16.

For measurements involving mass, 16 oz = 1 lb.For fluid ounces, you would need to find the specific gravity of the item being measured to calculate the conversion factor required.

there are 16 oz in one pound, one oz equals 1/16 of a pound

1 pound 8 ounces.