Convert Ounces to Pounds
oz to lb · weight & mass conversion
What are ounces and pounds?
An ounce is 1/16 of a pound (about 28.35 g), common for food portions and mail in the US. A pound is an imperial unit of mass equal to 0.453592 kg, standard for body weight in the US. For scale: a 70 kg adult weighs about 154 lb, and a bag of sugar is usually 1 kg (2.2 lb).
How to convert ounces to pounds
1 oz = 0.0625 lb. To convert, multiply the number of ounces by 0.0625. For example, 5 oz = 0.3125 lb, and 20 oz = 1.25 lb. To go the other way, multiply pounds by 16 (since 1 lb = 16 oz).
Ounces to Pounds conversion table
| Ounces (oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 5 | 0.3125 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 25 | 1.5625 |
| 50 | 3.125 |
| 100 | 6.25 |
FAQ
What is 1 oz in lb?
1 oz = 0.0625 lb. To convert any amount, multiply the number of ounces by 0.0625.
How do I convert pounds back to ounces?
Go the other way: 1 lb = 16 oz, so multiply pounds by 16 to get ounces.
Is a ounce bigger than a pound?
No — 1 oz is the smaller unit, equal to 0.0625 lb (it takes 16 oz to make one lb).
Are these weight & mass conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.