Ounces to Pounds Converter

What are ounces (oz)?

The ounce is a unit of weight in both the imperial and US customary systems. The abbreviated notation for ounce is oz. One ounce equals approximately 28.3495 grams or 0.0283495 kilograms.

There are 16 ounces in one pound (lb), making the ounce a smaller unit of weight measurement commonly used for measuring lighter items such as food ingredients, postal packages, and precious metals.

What is Pounds(lbs)?

The pound serves as the weight measurement unit in both the imperial and US customary systems. The abbreviated notation for pound is lb, with one kilogram equivalent to 2.20462262185 pounds.

A single pound contains 16 ounces (oz), and it is widely used for measuring weight in the United States and other countries.

How do you convert ounces (oz) to pounds (lbs)?

The Conversion Formula

To convert ounces to pounds, divide the number of ounces by 16:
Formula: Pounds = Ounces ÷ 16

Step-by-Step Process

• Take your weight in ounces
• Divide by 16
• The result is your weight in pounds

Examples

• 16 oz to lbs:
  16 oz ÷ 16 = 1 lb
• 32 oz to lbs:
  32 oz ÷ 16 = 2 lbs
• 8 oz to lbs:
  8 oz ÷ 16 = 0.5 lbs
• 64 oz to lbs:
  64 oz ÷ 16 = 4 lbs
• 128 oz to lbs:
  128 oz ÷ 16 = 8 lbs

Quick Reference

• 1 oz = 0.0625 lbs
• 1 lb = 16 oz
• 16 oz = 1 lb

Why This Conversion Works

The conversion factor 16 is the exact number of ounces in one pound. This is a standard relationship in both the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. Since 16 ounces equal one pound, dividing ounces by 16 gives us the equivalent weight in pounds.

Tips for Mental Math

For quick calculations, remember that:

16 oz = 1 lb
32 oz = 2 lbs
8 oz = 0.5 lb (half a pound)
4 oz = 0.25 lb (quarter pound)

This simple division makes converting ounces to pounds straightforward for everyday use, especially when working with food recipes and package weights.

Ounces to Pounds Conversion Table

The conversion of ounces to pounds for certain values are provided below: