How to multiply pounds and ounces

• Convert pounds and ounces to ounces by multiplying pounds by 16 and adding the number of ounces
• Perform the required multiplication to determine the number of ounces.
• Convert the ounces to pounds and ounces by dividing by 16.
• The quotient is the number of pounds and the remainder is the number of ounces.

Example: Multiply 5 pounds 6 ounces times 4

• Convert 5 pounds to ounces by multiplying 16 by 5:
  16 * 5 = 80 ounces
• Add the number of extra ounces:
  80 + 6 = 86 ounces
• Perform the required multiplication:
  86 * 4 = 344 ounces
• Convert to pounds and ounces by dividing by 16:
  344 ÷ 16 = 21 R 8
• The quotient (21) is the number of pounds and the remainder (8) is the number of ounces.
• Answer: 21 pounds 8 ounces