Ounces to Pounds Converter
Convert ounces (oz) to pounds (lb) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.
Ounces to Pounds formula
lb = oz ÷ 16
1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds · 1 pound = 16 ounces
To convert ounces to pounds, divide the value by 16. For example, 24 oz:
lb = 24 ÷ 16lb = 1.5
So 24 oz = 1.5 lb.
Mental math shortcut
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just divide by 16.
Ounces to Pounds conversion table
Pounds back to Ounces
The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:
| Pounds | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 0.0625 lb | 1 oz |
| 0.25 lb | 4 oz |
| 0.375 lb | 6 oz |
| 0.5 lb | 8 oz |
| 0.625 lb | 10 oz |
| 0.75 lb | 12 oz |
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 1.25 lb | 20 oz |
About the units
Ounces (oz)
The avoirdupois ounce is exactly 28.349523125 grams; 16 ounces make a pound. (Not to be confused with the fluid ounce, a unit of volume.)
Pounds (lb)
The international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. It is the everyday unit of weight in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a ounce?
One ounce equals 0.0625 pounds.
What is 24 Ounces in Pounds?
24 oz = 1.5 lb.
How do I convert Pounds back to Ounces?
Multiply the pounds by 16. Or use the Pounds to Ounces converter.