Ounces (oz) to Pounds (lbs) Converter
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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 × (0.028349523125 / 0.45359237)One ounce is 0.0625 pounds, so multiply ounces by 0.0625 or divide by 16. NIST Handbook 44 sets 16 avoirdupois ounces per pound, and NIST footnote 22 fixes the pound at 0.45359237 kg. The step turns small package weights, such as postal ounces or ingredient amounts, into pound totals for shipping bills and diet logs. 40 oz is 2.5 lb. Fluid ounces measure volume and need a density before they become pounds.
Source: NIST exact and named mass definitions (definition-derived arithmetic)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
A 16 oz bag of pasta, as one pound.
16 oz = 1 lb
A 32 oz bag of rice.
32 oz = 2 lb
An 8 oz block of cheese.
8 oz = 0.5 lb
A 48 oz box of cereal.
48 oz = 3 lb