Convert ounces to pounds instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Ounces-to-pounds works by dividing by 16, because exactly 16 avoirdupois ounces make a pound. It matters most when a label, recipe or postage table mixes the two — for instance 24 oz of ground beef is 1.5 lb, and a US 'stick' of butter (4 oz) is a quarter pound. When you need the figure as pounds-and-ounces instead of a decimal, take the whole pounds first and convert the remainder back: 26 oz is 1 lb 10 oz, not 1.10 lb. Keep in mind that precious metals use troy ounces (12 to the troy pound), so this ratio does not apply to gold or silver.
How to convert ounces to pounds
Multiply the value by 0.0625.
lb = oz × 0.0625Example: 10 oz = 0.625 lb.
Ounces to Pounds conversion table
| Ounces (oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 3 oz | 0.1875 lb |
| 4 oz | 0.25 lb |
| 5 oz | 0.3125 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625 lb |
| 15 oz | 0.9375 lb |
| 20 oz | 1.25 lb |
| 25 oz | 1.5625 lb |
| 50 oz | 3.125 lb |
| 100 oz | 6.25 lb |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds is 1 ounce?
1 ounce equals 0.0625 pounds.
What is the formula to convert oz to lb?
To convert oz to lb, multiply the value by 0.0625. The full formula is: lb = oz × 0.0625.
How do I convert pounds back to ounces?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the pounds field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: oz = lb ÷ 0.0625.
Is the oz to lb conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.0625) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.