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.
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
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 oz = 0.0625 lb
1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625
1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625
Example 2: 5 oz = 0.3125 lb
5 ÷ 16 = 0.3125
5 ÷ 16 = 0.3125
Example 3: 10 oz = 0.625 lb
10 ÷ 16 = 0.625
10 ÷ 16 = 0.625
Ounces to Pounds Table
| Ounces | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 5 oz | 0.3125 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625 lb |
| 20 oz | 1.25 lb |
| 25 oz | 1.5625 lb |
| 50 oz | 3.125 lb |
| 100 oz | 6.25 lb |
| 250 oz | 15.625 lb |
| 500 oz | 31.25 lb |
| 1000 oz | 62.5 lb |
1 Ounce in Other Units
| Unit | 1 oz = |
|---|---|
| Ounces to Metric Tons | 0.000028 t |
| Ounces to kg | 0.028349 kg |
| Ounces to Grams | 28.3495 g |
| Ounces to Milligrams | 28349.5 mg |
| Ounces to Micrograms | 28349500 μg |
| Ounces to Short Tons | 0.000031 ton |
| Ounces to Long Tons | 0.000028 long ton |
| Ounces to Pounds | 0.0625 lb |
| Ounces to Stones | 0.004464 st |
| Ounces to Carats | 141.748 ct |
| Ounces to Grains | 437.5 gr |
| Ounces to Troy Ounces | 0.911457 oz t |
| Ounces to Troy Pounds | 0.075955 lb t |
| Ounces to Quintals | 0.000283 q |