Ounces (oz) to Pounds (lbs) Converter
Enter a value to instantly convert between weight units.
1 Ounce = 0.0625 Pound
Key Formulas
Kilogram → Pound
lb = kg × 2.20462Pound → Kilogram
kg = lb × 0.453592Gram → Ounce
oz = g × 0.035274Ounce → Gram
g = oz × 28.3495Formula
lb = oz ÷ 16There are 16 ounces in one pound — the classic conversion taught in US schools. Ounces are for smaller measurements (food portions, small packages), pounds for larger ones (body weight, shipping weights). Converting between them means dividing by 16 (or multiplying by 0.0625).
Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
A US cook with 16 oz of chocolate needs 1 lb for the cake recipe.
16 oz = 1 lb
A postal worker weighing 32 oz of mail calculates 2 lbs for the rate calculation.
32 oz = 2 lb
A recipe calling for 8 oz of cream cheese is half a pound — useful when you only have a pound scale.
8 oz = 0.5 lb
A shipping clerk with a 48 oz package calculates 3 lbs for the shipping label.
48 oz = 3 lb