What is the conversion of 3 pounds in ounces?

To determine the conversion of pounds to ounces, it's important to know that there are 16 ounces in 1 pound. Therefore, to convert 3 pounds to ounces, you multiply the number of pounds by the number of ounces per pound:

3 pounds × 16 ounces/pound = 48 ounces.

This calculation shows that 3 pounds is equivalent to 48 ounces. Thus, the correct answer is the option that reflects this calculation. The other choices do not align with the multiplication factor of 16 ounces per pound, which is why they do not represent the correct conversion.