Ounces to Pounds converter (oz to lb)
Convert Ounces (oz) to Pounds (lb) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
How to convert Ounces to Pounds
1 ounce (oz) is equal to 0.0625 pounds (lb).
1 oz = 0.0625 lb
The mass m in pounds (lb) is equal to the mass m in ounces (oz) divided by 16:
Example: Convert 16 oz to pounds:
m(lb) = 16 oz ÷ 16 = 1 lb
What is a Ounces?
The ounce (oz) is 1÷16 of a pound. Recipes, postage, and small package weights often use ounces.
What is a Pounds?
The pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems. One international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
This page converts mass from Ounces into Pounds. One oz equals 0.0625 lb.
Ounces to Pounds conversion table
Common oz values and the matching lb result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| Ounces (oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0 oz | 0 lb |
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 4 oz | 0.25 lb |
| 8 oz | 0.5 lb |
| 12 oz | 0.75 lb |
| 16 oz | 1 lb |
| 24 oz | 1.5 lb |
| 32 oz | 2 lb |
| 48 oz | 3 lb |
| 64 oz | 4 lb |
| 80 oz | 5 lb |
| 96 oz | 6 lb |
| 112 oz | 7 lb |
| 128 oz | 8 lb |
| 160 oz | 10 lb |
| 192 oz | 12 lb |
| 224 oz | 14 lb |
| 256 oz | 16 lb |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a Ounces-to-Pounds converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the lb result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
Reviewed by Hamsen, founder of GigaTables and a biology engineer. See the about page for how formulas are checked before a tool is published.
FAQ
How many lb are in 1 oz?
1 oz = 0.0625 lb.
How do I convert Ounces to Pounds?
The mass m in pounds (lb) is equal to the mass m in ounces (oz) divided by 16:
Is this oz to lb converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.