How to convert ounces to pounds
lb = oz × 0.0625Multiply the value in ounces by 0.0625. To go the other way, multiply by 16 (or divide by 0.0625).
An ounce is smaller than a pound: it takes 16 ounces to make one pound.
Worked examples
- 1 ounce1 oz × 0.0625 = 0.0625 lb
- 5 ounces5 oz × 0.0625 = 0.3125 lb
- 10 ounces10 oz × 0.0625 = 0.625 lb
- 20 ounces20 oz × 0.0625 = 1.25 lb
- 100 ounces100 oz × 0.0625 = 6.25 lb
Ounces to pounds conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Ounces (oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 oz | 0.00625 lb |
| 0.25 oz | 0.015625 lb |
| 0.5 oz | 0.03125 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 |
| 6 oz | 0.375 lb |
| 7 oz | 0.4375 lb |
| 8 oz | 0.5 lb |
| 9 oz | 0.5625 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625 lb |
| Ounces (oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 12 oz | 0.75 lb |
| 15 oz | 0.9375 lb |
| 20 oz | 1.25 lb |
| 25 oz | 1.5625 lb |
| 30 oz | 1.875 lb |
| 40 oz | 2.5 lb |
| 50 oz | 3.125 lb |
| 75 oz | 4.6875 lb |
| 100 oz | 6.25 lb |
| 250 oz | 15.625 lb |
| 500 oz | 31.25 lb |
| 1,000 oz | 62.5 lb |
About the units
Ounce (oz)
One sixteenth of a pound: exactly 28.349523125 g. Not to be confused with the fluid ounce (volume) or the troy ounce used for precious metals. One ounce equals 0.02834952313 kilograms (kg).
Pound (lb)
The avoirdupois pound, exactly 0.45359237 kg, divided into 16 ounces. The standard US unit for body weight and groceries.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in one ounce?
There are 0.0625 pounds in one ounce, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert ounces to pounds?
Multiply the number of ounces by 0.0625. For example, 10 oz × 0.0625 = 0.625 lb.
How many ounces are in one pound?
One pound equals 16 ounces. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.0625.
What is 10 ounces in pounds?
10 oz = 0.625 lb.
Is this oz to lb converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.