Ounces to Pounds Converter
Enter the weight in ounces below to convert it to pounds.
Convert Ounces to Pounds
Enter a value in ounces (oz) to convert to pounds (lb).
Ounce to Pound Conversion Table
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How to Convert Ounces to Pounds
To convert ounces to pounds, multiply the weight by the following conversion ratio: 0.0625 pounds/ounce.
Since one ounce is equal to 0.0625 pounds, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The weight in pounds is equal to the weight in ounces multiplied by 0.0625.
For example, here's how to convert 32 ounces to pounds using the formula above.
How Many Pounds Are in an Ounce?
There are 0.0625 pounds in an ounce, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our ounce to pound calculator automatically converts your weight measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Ounces and pounds are both units used to measure weight. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is an Ounce?
An ounce is a unit of weight equal to 0.0283495 kilograms (kg), the base unit for weight. Equal to 1/16 of a pound (approx. 28.3495 grams). [1]
The ounce is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of weight. Ounces can be abbreviated as oz; for example, 1 ounce can be written as 1 oz.
When working with ounces (oz) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, ounces (oz) are widely used across standard weight applications within US customary and imperial workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Pound?
A pound is a unit of weight equal to 0.4535924 kilograms (kg), the base unit for weight. Imperial and US Customary unit defined legally as exactly 0.45359237 kg. [2]
The pound is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of weight. Pounds can be abbreviated as lb; for example, 1 pound can be written as 1 lb.
When working with pounds (lb) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pounds (lb) are widely used across standard weight applications within US customary and imperial workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting weight between ounces (oz) and pounds (lb), keep full floating-point precision (1 oz = 0.0625 lb; 1 lb = 16 oz) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pound figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Ounce & Pound Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our pounds to ounces converter (lb to oz) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting kilograms to pounds, converting stones to pounds, or converting ounces to grams.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Mass)·Mass & Weight Metrology Standard — Ounces (oz) to Pounds (lb)
- [2]NIST HB 44 SpecificationNIST HB 44 (NIST Handbook 44 (Current Ed.))·Unit Specifications: Ounce (oz) & Pound (Avoirdupois) (lb)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Base Unit: Kilogram (kg))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (oz to lb)