Ounces to Pounds Converter
Type a value in ounces to see it in pounds. It works both ways: type in the pounds box to convert back.
Formula
To convert ounces to pounds, divide by 16 (the same as multiplying by 0.0625).
1 oz = 0.0625 lb and 1 lb = 16 oz.
Ounces to pounds table
| Ounces | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | 0.03125 lb |
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 4 oz | 0.25 lb |
| 6 oz | 0.375 lb |
| 8 oz | 0.5 lb |
| 12 oz | 0.75 lb |
| 16 oz | 1 lb |
| 32 oz | 2 lb |
Worked examples
1 oz in pounds
1 oz
0.0625 lb
1 × 0.0625 = 0.0625
6 oz in pounds
6 oz
0.375 lb
6 × 0.0625 = 0.375
16 oz in pounds
16 oz
1 lb
16 × 0.0625 = 1
About Ounces to Pounds Converter
This converter turns ounces into pounds as you type, and works the other way too: type in the pounds box to convert back. To convert ounces to pounds, divide by 16 (the same as multiplying by 0.0625). For example, 1 oz is 0.0625 lb, and 6 oz is 0.375 lb.
Food in the UK is sold in grams and kilograms, while body weight is often given in stones and pounds and many recipes from the US use ounces and pounds, so weight conversions are a daily need. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Ounces to Pounds Converter
- Type the amount in ounces in the first box.
- Read the answer in pounds in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the pounds box instead, or use the swap button to open the pounds to ounces page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Converting a body weight for a gym, a doctor or a form
- Following a recipe written in another system
- Checking luggage or parcel weight limits
- Comparing prices per kilogram and per pound
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in one ounce?
There are 0.0625 pounds in one ounce. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert ounces to pounds?
To convert ounces to pounds, divide by 16 (the same as multiplying by 0.0625). For example, 16 oz is 1 lb.
How do I convert pounds to ounces?
Going the other way, multiply by 16. The pounds to ounces converter does this for you.
What is 8 oz in pounds?
8 oz is 0.5 lb.
Is weight the same as mass?
Strictly, kilograms and pounds measure mass, and weight is the force of gravity on that mass. In everyday use people say weight for both, and these converters treat them as the same.