In 1 ounces there are 0.0625 pounds. Meanwhile in 1 pounds there are 16 ounces. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Pounds to Ounces calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert ounces to pounds, use this simple rule: 1 pound = 16 ounces.
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Tip: Keep the result as a decimal for easy tracking, shipping, and recipe weights.
There are 16 ounces (oz) in 1 pound (lb).
Divide the number of ounces by 16.
Formula: pounds = ounces ÷ 16
1 oz = 0.0625 lb.
8 oz = 0.5 lb.
12 oz = 0.75 lb.
16 oz = 1 lb.
24 oz = 1.5 lb.
32 oz = 2 lb.
48 oz = 3 lb.
64 oz = 4 lb.
100 oz = 6.25 lb.
200 oz = 12.5 lb.
Multiply the number of pounds by 16.
Formula: ounces = pounds × 16
In the US customary system, a pound is split into 16 equal ounces. This standard helps keep weight measures consistent across trade and daily use.
Not always. Ounces (oz) and pounds (lb) measure weight.
Fluid ounces (fl oz) measure volume.
A fluid ounce only matches a weight ounce for water under specific conditions. For many foods and liquids, the weight per fluid ounce changes.
Ounces (oz) are a smaller unit of weight. Pounds (lb) are larger.
16 oz = 1 lb, so pounds are used for heavier items.
Divide by 16 to get pounds, then use the remainder as ounces.
Example: 50 oz
50 ÷ 16 = 3 pounds with a remainder of 2 ounces, so 50 oz = 3 lb 2 oz.
Multiply the fractional part by 16.
Example: 2.25 lb
0.25 × 16 = 4 oz, so 2.25 lb = 2 lb 4 oz.
The avoirdupois system (16 oz = 1 lb) is standard in the United States and widely used in other places for everyday weight. Some countries use metric units more often, but the ounce-to-pound rule stays the same when using these units.
Use 16 oz per pound and round when needed.
The Calculate Box tool to convert ounces to pounds uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a ounces value in the box and have it instantly converted to pounds.