Convert Pounds per Square Yard to Ounces per Square Yard
1 pound per square yard (lb/yd²) = 16 ounces per square yard (oz/yd²). 1 oz/yd² = 0.0625 lb/yd². Example: 15 lb/yd² = 15 × 16 = 240 oz/yd².
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1 lb/yd² = 16 oz/yd²
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How to Convert Pound per Square Yard to Ounce per Square Yard
- 1 lb/yd² = 16 oz/yd²
- 1 oz/yd² = 0.0625 lb/yd²
- Example: convert 15 lb/yd² to oz/yd²: 15 lb/yd² = 15 × 16 oz/yd² = 240 oz/yd²
Formula
oz/yd² = lb/yd² × 16
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 lb/yd² = 453.59237 g ÷ 0.83612736 m² = 542.4919453 g/m² (exact ratio)
- 1 oz/yd² = 28.349523125 g ÷ 0.83612736 m² = 33.90574658 g/m² (exact ratio)
- 1 lb/yd² = 542.4919595981 g/m² ÷ 33.90574747488 g/m² per oz/yd² = 16 oz/yd²
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Pound per Square Yard definition: pound per square yard; Ounce per Square Yard definition: ounce per square yard.
Worked examples
- A reading of 0.75 lb/yd² converts to 12 oz/yd².
0.75 lb/yd² × 16 = 12 oz/yd² - A value of 2 lb/yd² is 32 oz/yd².
2 lb/yd² × 16 = 32 oz/yd²
Pound per Square Yard to Ounce per Square Yard conversion table
| Pounds per Square Yard (lb/yd²) | Ounces per Square Yard (oz/yd²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/yd² | 1.6 oz/yd² |
| 0.25 lb/yd² | 4 oz/yd² |
| 0.5 lb/yd² | 8 oz/yd² |
| 0.75 lb/yd² | 12 oz/yd² |
| 1 lb/yd² | 16 oz/yd² |
| 1.5 lb/yd² | 24 oz/yd² |
| 2 lb/yd² | 32 oz/yd² |
| 3 lb/yd² | 48 oz/yd² |
| 5 lb/yd² | 80 oz/yd² |
| 10 lb/yd² | 160 oz/yd² |
Where it's used
Pounds per Square Yard are used for carpets and heavy industrial fabrics, while ounces per square yard appear in US denim, canvas and apparel fabric specifications. Both measure fabric weight (mass per unit area, GSM), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Pound per Square Yard to other fabric weight units
| Conversion | 1 lb/yd² equals |
|---|---|
| pound per square yard to ounce per square yard | 16 oz/yd² |
| pound per square yard to gram per square metre | 542.4919596 g/m² |
| pound per square yard to ounce per square foot | 1.777777778 oz/ft² |
| pound per square yard to gram per square centimetre | 0.05424919596 g/cm² |
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces per square yard are in 1 pound per square yard?
1 lb/yd² = 16 oz/yd².
How do I convert pounds per square yard to ounces per square yard?
Multiply the value in lb/yd² by 16. For example, 15 lb/yd² × 16 = 240 oz/yd².
Is the lb/yd² to oz/yd² conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 lb/yd² is exactly 16 oz/yd².
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "pound (avoirdupois)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "ounce (avoirdupois)".
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