Ounces to Pounds Converter
16 ounces = 1 pound. Divide ounces by 16 to convert to pounds. Example: 48 oz ÷ 16 = 3 pounds.
Inverse conversion
1 pound = 16 ounces exactly. Multiply pounds by 16 to convert. Example: 2.5 lbs × 16 = 40 oz.
Formula
Formula
pounds = ounces ÷ 16
Worked example
To convert 28 oz to pounds: 28 ÷ 16 = 1.75 lbs (1 pound 12 ounces).
Quick reference table
| oz | lb |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 4 | 0.25 |
| 8 | 0.5 |
| 12 | 0.75 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 24 | 1.5 |
| 32 | 2 |
| 48 | 3 |
| 64 | 4 |
| 80 | 5 |
Unit definitions
Ounce (oz)
The ounce (oz) is an imperial and US unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound or 28.3495 grams.
Pound (lb)
The pound (lb) is an imperial and US unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or 453.592 grams.
Common use cases
- Food and ingredient weight
- Shipping and package weight
- Postal rates
- Sports and fitness