To convert ounces to pounds, use pounds = ounces ÷ 16. Equivalently, multiply by 0.0625. For example, 5 oz = 0.3125 lb.
How to convert Ounces to Pounds
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Ounces to Pounds formula
pounds = ounces ÷ 16
Equivalently, multiply by 0.0625.
Example: 5 oz = 0.3125 lb.
Reverse: 1 lb = 16 oz (see Pounds to Ounces).
Ounces to Pounds conversion table
| Ounce (oz) | Pound (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 3 | 0.1875 |
| 4 | 0.25 |
| 5 | 0.3125 |
| 6 | 0.375 |
| 7 | 0.4375 |
| 8 | 0.5 |
| 9 | 0.5625 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 11 | 0.6875 |
| 12 | 0.75 |
| 15 | 0.9375 |
| 20 | 1.25 |
| 25 | 1.5625 |
| 30 | 1.875 |
| 40 | 2.5 |
| 50 | 3.125 |
| 60 | 3.75 |
| 70 | 4.375 |
| 75 | 4.6875 |
| 80 | 5 |
| 90 | 5.625 |
| 100 | 6.25 |
| 150 | 9.375 |
| 200 | 12.5 |
| 250 | 15.625 |
| 500 | 31.25 |
| 1,000 | 62.5 |
About these units
Ounce (oz): One sixteenth of a pound, about 28.35 g. Used for food portions in the US.
Pound (lb): Exactly 0.45359237 kg. Used for body weight in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a ounce?
There are 0.0625 pounds in one ounce.
How do I convert ounces to pounds?
pounds = ounces ÷ 16. Equivalently, multiply by 0.0625. Example: 5 oz = 0.3125 lb.
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