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Ounces to Pounds converter

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1 oz = 0.0625 lb pounds = ounces ÷ 16
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Ounces to Pounds formula

pounds = ounces ÷ 16

1 ounce = exactly 1/16 pound (0.0625 pounds)

One avoirdupois pound contains exactly 16 avoirdupois ounces, giving an exact division by 16.

How to convert Ounces to Pounds

Divide ounces by 16. The whole-number portion is pounds; multiply any remaining decimal pound by 16 if you want to write the result again as pounds and ounces.

Example calculation

A 24 oz package weighs exactly 1.5 lb: 24 ÷ 16 = 1.5.

24 oz = 1.5 lb

When this conversion is useful

Ounces to pounds helps consolidate shipment weights, ingredient totals, pet food quantities, and other ounce-based records into a larger customary unit.

Common Ounces to Pounds conversions

Ounces (oz)Pounds (lb)
10.0625
40.25
80.5
161
241.5
322

Ounces to Pounds FAQ

One avoirdupois ounce is exactly 0.0625 pound.
Twenty ounces is 1.25 pounds, commonly written as 1 pound 4 ounces.
The avoirdupois weight system has 16 ounces per pound. Twelve applies to inches per foot and to troy ounces per troy pound, not ordinary weight.