Convert ounces to pounds
1 ounce equals 0.0625 pounds. Type any number below — the other side updates instantly.
Ounces to pounds — quick reference
| ounces | pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 4 oz | 0.25 lb |
| 8 oz | 0.5 lb |
| 12 oz | 0.749999 lb |
| 16 oz | 0.999999 lb |
| 24 oz | 1.5 lb |
| 32 oz | 2 lb |
| 48 oz | 3 lb |
| 64 oz | 4 lb |
How to convert
Multiply the number of ounces by 0.0625 to get pounds. To go the other way, multiply pounds by 16 to get ounces. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.
About these units
Pounds
- Definition
- A pound (symbol: lb, plural lbs) is a unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kg. Sixteen ounces make one pound.
- History
- The pound descends from the Roman libra. The international avoirdupois pound was standardized in 1959.
- Current use
- The pound is the dominant mass unit in the United States for body weight, food, postage, and commerce. Still used in the UK alongside kilograms.
Frequently asked
- How many pounds are in 1 ounce?
- 1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds.
- How do you convert ounces to pounds?
- Multiply the number of ounces by 0.0625 to get pounds. To go the other way, multiply pounds by 16 to get ounces. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.
- What is 16 ounces in pounds?
- 16 ounces = 0.999999 pounds.
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