Ounces to pounds converter
Pounds (lb)
1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds
How to convert ounces to pounds
lb = oz × 0.0625
Multiply the number of ounces by 0.0625 to get pounds. Going the other way, divide by 0.0625 (or multiply by 16).
One ounce is exactly defined as 0.0625 pounds (to 12 significant figures), and one pound is 16 ounces.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 ounces: 5 × 0.0625 = 0.3125 0.3125 pounds.
- Convert 12.5 ounces: 12.5 × 0.0625 = 0.78125 0.78125 pounds.
- Convert 250 ounces: 250 × 0.0625 = 15.625 15.625 pounds.
Quick-reference table
| oz | lb |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 3 | 0.1875 |
| 5 | 0.3125 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 15 | 0.9375 |
| 20 | 1.25 |
| 25 | 1.5625 |
| 50 | 3.125 |
| 75 | 4.6875 |
| 100 | 6.25 |
| 1,000 | 62.5 |
| lb | oz |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 15 | 240 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 75 | 1,200 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
| 1,000 | 16,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in 1 ounce?
1 ounce equals 0.0625 pounds.
What is the formula to convert ounces to pounds?
Use lb = oz × 0.0625. Multiply the number of ounces by 0.0625 to get pounds. Going the other way, divide by 0.0625 (or multiply by 16).
What is 100 ounces in pounds?
100 ounces is 6.25 pounds.