Convert Ounces to pounds
1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds · lb = oz ÷ 16
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from ounces, the US customary unit for cooking and postage, to pounds, the US customary unit for body weight and groceries. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Ounces to pounds conversion table
| Ounces (oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 3 oz | 0.1875 lb |
| 5 oz | 0.3125 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625 lb |
| 15 oz | 0.9375 lb |
| 20 oz | 1.25 lb |
| 25 oz | 1.5625 lb |
| 50 oz | 3.125 lb |
| 75 oz | 4.6875 lb |
| 100 oz | 6.25 lb |
| 250 oz | 15.625 lb |
| 500 oz | 31.25 lb |
| 1,000 oz | 62.5 lb |
The formula
lb = oz ÷ 16Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many pounds are in a ounce?
- There are 0.0625 pounds in 1 ounce. The formula is lb = oz ÷ 16.
- How do you convert ounces to pounds?
- Use the formula lb = oz ÷ 16. For example, 10 ounces equals 0.625 pounds.
- Is the ounces to pounds conversion exact?
- Yes. Ounces and pounds are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is oz short for?
- oz is the standard symbol for ounce. lb is the symbol for pound.