Ounces to Pounds Converter
Convert ounces to pounds instantly. One ounce equals exactly 0.0625 pounds. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert ounces to pounds
Worked example: convert 12 ounces to pounds. Using pounds ← ounces ÷ 16, we get 12 × 0.0625 = 0.75 lb. To check the result, convert back: 0.75 lb ÷ 0.0625 = 12 oz.
Ounces to pounds chart
| Ounces (oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 3 oz | 0.1875 lb |
| 4 oz | 0.25 lb |
| 5 oz | 0.3125 lb |
| 6 oz | 0.375 lb |
| 8 oz | 0.5 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625 lb |
| 12 oz | 0.75 lb |
| 15 oz | 0.9375 lb |
| 20 oz | 1.25 lb |
| 25 oz | 1.5625 lb |
| 30 oz | 1.875 lb |
| 40 oz | 2.5 lb |
| 50 oz | 3.125 lb |
| 75 oz | 4.6875 lb |
| 100 oz | 6.25 lb |
| 150 oz | 9.375 lb |
| 200 oz | 12.5 lb |
| 250 oz | 15.625 lb |
| 500 oz | 31.25 lb |
| 1,000 oz | 62.5 lb |
Pounds to ounces (reverse)
| Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 250 lb | 4,000 oz |
| 500 lb | 8,000 oz |
| 1,000 lb | 16,000 oz |
About the ounce and the pound
The avoirdupois ounce is one sixteenth of a pound. It appears on US food packaging, postal rates and kitchen scales. Fluid ounces measure volume and are a different unit, and precious metals use the heavier troy ounce of 31.1035 grams.
The avoirdupois pound divides into 16 ounces. It is the everyday unit for body weight and groceries in the United States and is still common in the United Kingdom.
One pound equals 16 ounces, which makes the pound the heavier unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in ounces and pounds
| Everyday example (approximate) | In ounces | In pounds |
|---|---|---|
| A US stick of butter | 3.986 oz | 0.24912 lb |
| A smartphone | 6.7021 oz | 0.41888 lb |
| A liter of water | 35.274 oz | 2.2046 lb |
| A newborn baby | 119.93 oz | 7.4957 lb |
| A bowling ball (maximum) | 256.09 oz | 16.006 lb |
| An average adult | 2,645.5 oz | 165.35 lb |
Ounces to pounds FAQ
How many pounds are in one ounce?
One ounce equals exactly 0.0625 pounds. In the other direction, one pound equals 16 ounces.
How do I convert ounces to pounds without a calculator?
convert 12 ounces to pounds. Using pounds ← ounces ÷ 16, we get 12 × 0.0625 = 0.75 lb. To check the result, convert back: 0.75 lb ÷ 0.0625 = 12 oz. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.062. Then 12 oz is about 0.744 lb, compared with the exact 0.75 lb (an error of 0.8%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a bowling ball (maximum) in pounds?
A bowling ball (maximum) is about 256.09 ounces, which is 16.006 pounds. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the ounces and pounds the same in every country?
The avoirdupois ounce is exactly 28.349523125 g; the troy ounce (31.1035 g) is a different unit used for gold and silver. Since 1959 the pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg in the US, UK and Commonwealth.