Ounces to Pounds Converter
One Ounce equals 0.0625 Pounds (1 oz = 0.0625 lb). Multiply an Ounce value by 0.0625 to get the equivalent in Pounds. The calculator is above; the formula and worked examples are below.
Formula
lb = oz × 0.0625
Multiply the Ounce value by 0.0625 to get the equivalent value in Pounds.
Example Conversions
1 Ounce (oz)
0.0625 Pound (lb)
5 Ounce (oz)
0.3125 Pound (lb)
10 Ounce (oz)
0.625 Pound (lb)
25 Ounce (oz)
1.5625 Pound (lb)
100 Ounce (oz)
6.25 Pound (lb)
Conversion Table
| Ounce (oz) | Pound (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.00625 |
| 0.5 | 0.03125 |
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 5 | 0.3125 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 25 | 1.5625 |
| 50 | 3.125 |
| 100 | 6.25 |
| 250 | 15.625 |
| 500 | 31.25 |
| 1000 | 62.5 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Ounce values to Pound without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Ounce (oz) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 0.0625.
- For example, 10 Ounces × 0.0625 = 0.625 Pounds.
- Label the result as Pound (lb).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Ounce and one Pound.
About Ounce and Pound
The ounce is one sixteenth of a pound, exactly 28.349523125 grams. US recipes, portion sizes, and postal rates use it for quantities a pound would state too coarsely. The pound (avoirdupois) is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms under the 1959 international agreement. Body weight, groceries, and shipping in the US run on pounds. One Ounce equals 0.0625 Pounds (1 oz = 0.0625 lb). Ounce is used in US recipe ingredients and in food portion sizes. Pound is used in body weight in the US.
Precision and Rounding:Metric-imperial mass factors are exact (1 lb = 0.45359237 kg by the 1959 agreement), so precision is purely a display choice. One decimal place is enough for body weight and cooking; nutrition labeling, pharmacy, and lab work need the full factor before rounding.
Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).
Worked Example
15Ounces equals0.9375Pounds.
15 oz × 0.0625 = 0.9375 lb
FAQ
How do I convert Ounce to Pound?
Multiply the Ounce value by 0.0625 to get the equivalent value in Pounds.
What is the formula for Ounce to Pound?
The formula is lb = oz × 0.0625.
How many Pounds are in 1 Ounce?
1 Ounce equals 0.0625 Pounds.
Can I convert Pound back to Ounce?
Yes. 1 Pound equals 16 Ounces, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Ounce and Pound?
Ounce is shown as oz and may also be searched as ounces. Pound is shown as lb and may also be searched as pounds, lbs.
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