Ounces to Pounds (oz to lbs)
There are exactly 16 avoirdupois ounces in a pound (the 1959 international pound is 453.59237 g and the ounce 28.349523125 g), so divide ounces by 16 to get pounds. 24 oz is 1.5 lb.
Formula
lb = oz ÷ 16
Example: 6 ounces = 0.375 pounds.
Ounces to Pounds chart
| ounces | pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 4 | 0.25 |
| 6 | 0.375 |
| 8 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 12 | 0.75 |
| 14 | 0.875 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 20 | 1.25 |
| 24 | 1.5 |
| 32 | 2 |
| 48 | 3 |
| 64 | 4 |
| 100 | 6.25 |
| 128 | 8 |
| 160 | 10 |
Good to know
Pounds and ounces: for a weight like 52 oz, divide by 16 and keep the remainder — 52 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 4, so 52 oz is 3 lb 4 oz (3.25 lb). Baby weights, fish and parcels are usually written this way in the US.
Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage prices light packages in ounce tiers (4, 8, 12 and 15.99 oz); at 16 oz the parcel moves into pound pricing. Weigh in ounces and divide by 16 to see which side of the line you are on.
Not fluid ounces: a fluid ounce measures volume, not weight. 16 fl oz of water happens to weigh about 1.04 lb, but 16 fl oz of flour weighs far less. Troy ounces, used for gold and silver, are also different — 12 troy ounces make a troy pound, and one troy ounce is 31.10 g.
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in a pound?
16 ounces (avoirdupois).
What is 12 oz in pounds?
12 oz is 0.75 lb (three-quarters of a pound).
What is 20 oz in pounds?
20 oz is 1.25 lb, or 1 lb 4 oz.
How do I convert ounces to pounds and ounces?
Divide by 16: the whole number is pounds and the remainder is ounces. 70 oz ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 6, so 4 lb 6 oz.