Ounces to Pounds Converter
Convert ounces to pounds instantly. Free online oz to lb calculator—divide by 16. For cooking, shipping, and small package weights.
How to Convert Ounces to Pounds
To convert ounces to pounds, divide the number of ounces by 16. Since one pound equals 16 ounces, this is a straightforward imperial system conversion.
Conversion Formula:
value / 16Conversion Examples
Example: 16 oz to lb
- 16 ÷ 16 = 1 lb
16 ounces = 1 pound
One pound exactly.
Example: 24 oz to lb
- 24 ÷ 16 = 1.5 lb
24 ounces = 1.5 pounds
One and a half pounds.
Conversion Chart
| Ounces | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 4 | 0.25 |
| 8 | 0.5 |
| 12 | 0.75 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 24 | 1.5 |
| 32 | 2 |
| 48 | 3 |
| 64 | 4 |
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert ounces to pounds is:
ounces ÷ 16 = pounds
Mathematically, you can write this as:
ounces ÷ 16 ounces/pound = pounds
Dividing by 16 converts ounces to pounds using the standard imperial conversion factor, since one avoirdupois pound equals exactly 16 ounces.
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide ounces by 16 to get pounds. For example, 16 oz = 1 lb, 32 oz = 2 lbs, 64 oz = 4 lbs.
Unit Definitions
Ounce (oz)
An ounce is an imperial unit of mass. The avoirdupois ounce, used in the United States and most countries, equals approximately 28.3495 grams.
1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds = 28.3495 grams = 0.0283495 kilograms
Pound (lbs)
A pound is an imperial unit of mass. The avoirdupois pound, used in the United States and most countries, equals approximately 0.453592 kilograms or 16 ounces.
1 pound = 16 ounces = 453.592 grams = 0.453592 kilograms
Common Use Cases
- Cooking and baking weights.
- Shipping labels in pounds from ounce scales.
- Retail price per pound comparisons.
- Baby or postal weight in lb from oz.
Understanding the Conversion
Ounces to pounds divides by 16 (16 oz = 1 lb). Common when recipes or scales show ounces but you need whole pounds plus remainder.
Example: 32 oz = 2 lb.
Cooking and baking weights. The table and FAQ on this page walk through the factor if you need it.
FAQs
How many pounds is 16 ounces?
16 ounces = 1 pound.
How do I convert oz to lbs?
Divide ounces by 16.
What is 8 oz in pounds?
8 ÷ 16 = 0.5 lb (half a pound).