Convert ounce to pound
1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds. Enter any value below for an exact conversion.
1 oz =
0.0625 lb
pounds
Need the reverse? Convert pound to ounce →
Formula
1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds pound = ounces × 0.0625 ounce = pounds × 16
ounce to pound conversion table
About converting ounces to pounds
Ounces to pounds converts a weight in ounces into pounds and fractional pounds for recipes, parcels, and groceries. Divide ounces by 16 to get pounds.
Method & sources
Conversions use exact legal definitions rather than rounded approximations: 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg (fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement), 1 mile = 1.609344 km, and 1 US liquid gallon = 3.785411784 litres. Temperatures convert with °F = °C × 9⁄5 + 32 and K = °C + 273.15. Results are rounded only for display.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the SI
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General Tables of Units of Measurement
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a ounce?
One ounce equals 0.0625 pounds. So 10 ounces is 0.625 pounds. Use the converter above for any value.
What is the formula to convert ounces to pounds?
1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds pound = ounces × 0.0625 ounce = pounds × 16
Is the ounce-to-pound conversion exact?
Yes. The conversion factor between ounces and pounds is defined exactly, so results are precise — only rounded for display.
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