Convert ounces to pounds instantly: 1 ounce = 0.0625 lb. Type a value to see the result with the formula, swap direction with one tap, or pick any other weight units from the dropdowns. Free tool with formula and table, no sign-up.
What does this tool do?
The ounces to pounds converter is a fast, no-sign-up converter for weight units from milligrams to tolas and maunds. Enter any number in the Ounce field and the equivalent in pounds appears immediately, together with the conversion formula for transparency. You can reverse the conversion with the swap control, choose any of the 12 weight units from the dropdowns, and copy the result in one tap. Everything runs in your browser, so it works on slow connections and never sends your numbers anywhere.
It follows the utility philosophy: open, use, close. No onboarding, no settings to learn, no account to create — the controls are self-explanatory and the result is immediate. That simplicity is why it works as well on a borrowed phone as on your own laptop.
How do I use this tool?
The tool is ready the moment the page opens — no setup, no account. The steps below cover everything it does.
- Type the value into the “Ounce” field.
- Read the converted value in pounds — the formula used is shown underneath.
- Tap “Copy result” to copy the answer to your clipboard.
- Use the swap button (⇄) to reverse the conversion direction.
- Pick any other weight units from the “From” and “To” dropdowns.
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).
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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 |
What are 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.
Use cases in Pakistan
In Pakistani markets, weight is quoted in a mix of traditional and metric units. Jewellers price gold per tola, karyana shops sell desi ghee and dry fruit by the kilogram or the traditional pao, and butchers weigh meat in kilograms. Parcels sent through TCS or Leopards are billed per kilogram, while imported supplements, gym diet charts and foreign recipes arrive in pounds and ounces. Converting between these units keeps both shopping and cooking accurate.
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Limitations
Metric and avoirdupois factors are exact by definition; the tola (11.6638 g) and maund (40 kg) use their standard Pakistani values. Displayed results are rounded for readability — for jewellery or laboratory work, weigh on a calibrated scale rather than converting. This tool does not adjust for purity (karat) when weighing gold.
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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.
How many pounds are in one ounce?
Exactly 0.0625 lb. Both units have exact international definitions, so this factor is not rounded — any rounding you see is only in how many decimals are displayed.
How do I convert pounds back to ounces?
Tap the swap button (⇄) above the result to reverse the direction instantly, or open the dedicated Pound to Ounce converter page.
Can I convert between other weight units?
Yes. The From and To dropdowns list all 12 weight units this converter knows — pick any pair, for example Ounce to milligram or kilogram to pound.
How accurate is the result?
It uses the exact defined values of both units and displays up to 10 significant figures — far more precision than any ruler, scale or bill needs. The conversion itself introduces no error; only the displayed decimals are rounded.
Updated October 2026 · Built and tested by Sharjeel Tahir · How our tools are tested