Ounces to Pounds
An ounce is 1/16 of a pound, about 28.35 grams, used for food packaging and precious metals in the US. A pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, the everyday unit for body weight and groceries in the US. 1 oz equals 0.0625 lb, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to mass, measured here against mass's base unit (kg) — every other mass unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
lb = oz × 0.0625
oz = lb × 16
Worked example: 5 oz × 0.0625 = 0.3125 lb.
Conversion table
| Ounce (oz) | Pound (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 3 oz | 0.1875 lb |
| 5 oz | 0.3125 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625 lb |
| 20 oz | 1.25 lb |
| 25 oz | 1.5625 lb |
| 50 oz | 3.125 lb |
| 100 oz | 6.25 lb |
| 250 oz | 15.625 lb |
| 500 oz | 31.25 lb |
| 1,000 oz | 62.5 lb |
Frequently asked
- How many Pounds in a ounce?
- 1 oz equals 0.0625 lb.
- How do I convert Ounces to Pounds?
- Multiply the value in oz by 0.0625 to get lb. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Ounce and Pound are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to mass's base unit (kg), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.