Online calculator to convert ounces to pounds (oz to lb) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between ounces and pounds.
What is an ounce (oz)?
An ounce is a unit of mass in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for ounce is oz. There are 16 ounces in a pound.
What is a pound (lb)?
A pound is a unit of mass in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for pound is lb or lbs. There are 0.0625 pounds in an ounce.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from ounces to lb is:
lb = oz ÷ 16
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from ounces to pounds (oz to lb).
Ounce to Pound Conversion Example
Task: Convert 32 ounces to pounds (show work) Formula: oz ÷ 16 = lb Calculations: 32 oz ÷ 16 = 2 lb Result: 32 oz is equal to 2 lb
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from ounce to lb.
Ounces to Pounds Conversion 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 |
| 7 oz | 0.4375 lb |
| 8 oz | 0.5 lb |
| 9 oz | 0.5625 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625 lb |
| 20 oz | 1.25 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 |
| 250 oz | 15.625 lb |
| 500 oz | 31.25 lb |
| 750 oz | 46.875 lb |
| 1,000 oz | 62.5 lb |
| 2,500 oz | 156.25 lb |
| 5,000 oz | 312.5 lb |
| 7,500 oz | 468.75 lb |
| 10,000 oz | 625 lb |
| 25,000 oz | 1,562.5 lb |
| 50,000 oz | 3,125 lb |
| 75,000 oz | 4,687.5 lb |
| 100,000 oz | 6,250 lb |
| 250,000 oz | 15,625 lb |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Weight or Mass units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| ounces | oz | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| pounds | lbs or lb | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| stones | st | Imperial System |
| short tons (US tons) | T | US Customary Units |
| long tons (Imperial tons) | long tn | Imperial System |
| nanograms | ng | Metric System |
| micrograms | mcg or μg | Metric System |
| milligrams | mg | Metric System |
| centigrams | cg | Metric System |
| decigrams | dg | Metric System |
| grams | g | Metric System |
| decagrams | dag or dkg | Metric System |
| hectograms | hg | Metric System |
| kilograms | kg | Metric System |
| metric tons (tonnes) | t | Metric System |
| gigagrams | Gg | Metric System |
| teragrams | Tg | Metric System |
Note: For Weight and Mass conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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