Ounces to Pounds

Convert ounces (oz) to pounds (lb) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

oz
lb
1 oz = 0.0625 lb
Full precision:0.0625 lb
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 ounces to pounds, we divide by 16 because one pound equals exactly 16 ounces.

1 pound = 16 ounces

Since there are 16 ounces in every pound, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625 pounds

So 1 ounces = 0.0625 pounds.

Quick check: 0.0625 × 16 = 1 ounces

How to Convert Ounces to Pounds

To convert ounces to pounds, divide the value by 16.

The Formula

Pounds = Ounces ÷ 16

Key Fact

1 pound = 16 ounces

Tip: To convert pounds back to ounces, multiply by 16.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 oz = 0.0625 lb
1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625
Example 2: 5 oz = 0.3125 lb
5 ÷ 16 = 0.3125
Example 3: 10 oz = 0.625 lb
10 ÷ 16 = 0.625

Ounces to Pounds Table

OuncesPounds
1 oz0.0625 lb
2 oz0.125 lb
5 oz0.3125 lb
10 oz0.625 lb
20 oz1.25 lb
25 oz1.5625 lb
50 oz3.125 lb
100 oz6.25 lb
250 oz15.625 lb
500 oz31.25 lb
1000 oz62.5 lb

1 Ounce in Other Units

Unit1 oz =
Ounces to Grams28.3495 g
Ounces to Kilograms0.028349 kg
Ounces to Milligrams28349.5 mg
Ounces to Pounds0.0625 lb
Ounces to Sticks of Butter0.249996 stick
Ounces to Cups of Flour0.226796 cup flour
Ounces to Cups of Sugar0.141747 cup sugar

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