How do I convert ounces to pounds?

Multiply the ounce value by 0.0625. So x oz × 0.0625 = the equivalent in lb.

How do I convert back from pounds to ounces?

Multiply the pound value by 16. For example, 1 lb = 16 oz.

Is the ounce bigger than the pound?

No. 1 ounce is smaller than 1 pound. It takes 16 ounces to equal 1 pound.

Are these conversion factors exact?

Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (0.0625) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.

Ounces to Pounds Converter

1 oz = 0.0625 lb

1 ounce equals 0.0625 pounds. To convert ounces to pounds, multiply the ounce value by 0.0625. For quick reference: 1 oz = 0.0625 lb, 5 oz = 0.3125 lb, 10 oz = 0.625 lb, 100 oz = 6.25 lb.

From

0.0625

FormulaPounds = Ounces × 0.0625

Quick

How to convert ounces to pounds

Take your value
Start with your value in ounces.
Multiply by 0.0625
Multiply the ounce value by 0.0625. This is the exact conversion factor from ounces to pounds.
Read the result
The product is your value in pounds. For example, 5 oz × 0.0625 = 0.3125 lb.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from ounces to pounds is 0.0625.

Pounds = Ounces × 0.0625

Ounces to Pounds conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from ounces to pounds
Ounces (oz)	Pounds (lb)
0.1 oz	0.00625 lb
0.25 oz	0.015625 lb
0.5 oz	0.03125 lb
1 oz	0.0625 lb
1.5 oz	0.09375 lb
2 oz	0.125 lb
2.5 oz	0.15625 lb
3 oz	0.1875 lb
4 oz	0.25 lb
5 oz	0.3125 lb
6 oz	0.375 lb
7 oz	0.4375 lb
8 oz	0.5 lb
9 oz	0.5625 lb
10 oz	0.625 lb
12 oz	0.75 lb
15 oz	0.9375 lb
18 oz	1.125 lb
20 oz	1.25 lb
25 oz	1.5625 lb
30 oz	1.875 lb
35 oz	2.1875 lb
40 oz	2.5 lb
45 oz	2.8125 lb
50 oz	3.125 lb
60 oz	3.75 lb
70 oz	4.375 lb
75 oz	4.6875 lb
80 oz	5 lb
90 oz	5.625 lb
100 oz	6.25 lb
120 oz	7.5 lb
125 oz	7.8125 lb
150 oz	9.375 lb
175 oz	10.938 lb
180 oz	11.25 lb
200 oz	12.5 lb
225 oz	14.063 lb
250 oz	15.625 lb
275 oz	17.188 lb
300 oz	18.75 lb
350 oz	21.875 lb
400 oz	25 lb
450 oz	28.125 lb
500 oz	31.25 lb
600 oz	37.5 lb
750 oz	46.875 lb
1000 oz	62.5 lb
2000 oz	125 lb
5000 oz	312.5 lb

Real-world reference

A slice of bread is about 1 oz. A baseball weighs around 5 oz. In pounds, that gives you: 1 oz = 0.0625 lb, 10 oz = 0.625 lb, 100 oz = 6.25 lb.

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in 1 ounce?: 1 ounce equals 0.0625 pounds.
How do I convert ounces to pounds?: Multiply the ounce value by 0.0625. So x oz × 0.0625 = the equivalent in lb.
What is 5 ounces in pounds?: 5 ounces equals 0.3125 pounds.
What is 10 ounces in pounds?: 10 ounces equals 0.625 pounds.
What is 100 ounces in pounds?: 100 ounces equals 6.25 pounds.
How do I convert back from pounds to ounces?: Multiply the pound value by 16. For example, 1 lb = 16 oz.
Is the ounce bigger than the pound?: No. 1 ounce is smaller than 1 pound. It takes 16 ounces to equal 1 pound.
Are these conversion factors exact?: Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (0.0625) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.

About the ounce and the pound

The ounce

The avoirdupois ounce (oz) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 28.349523125 grams (1/16 of an avoirdupois pound). It is the standard small-mass unit in the United States for food packaging, recipes, and postal weights. Do not confuse it with the troy ounce (used for precious metals, 31.1035 g) or the fluid ounce (a volume).

The pound

The international avoirdupois pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the everyday unit for body weight, groceries, and shipping in the United States. Sixteen ounces make one pound; fourteen pounds make one stone in British usage.