An avoirdupois ounce equals 1/16 pound, or about 28.35 grams, common in US recipes.
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An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities.
lb = oz × 0.0625
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Formula
lb = oz × 0.0625
oz = lb × 16
Conversion table
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 5 oz | 0.3125 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625 lb |
| 20 oz | 1.25 lb |
| 50 oz | 3.125 lb |
| 100 oz | 6.25 lb |
| 500 oz | 31.25 lb |
| 1000 oz | 62.5 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the ounce (oz). An avoirdupois ounce equals 1/16 pound, or about 28.35 grams, common in US recipes.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the pound (lb). An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities.
How do I convert ounce to pound?
Multiply the ounce value by 0.0625. For example, 10 oz × 0.0625 = 0.625 lb.
Is the ounce to pound conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses a fixed factor defined for cooking measurement standards, so results are consistent every time.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used when following recipes, adjusting ingredient quantities, or converting between US customary and metric cooking measurements.
Can I convert pound back to ounce?
Yes. Multiply the pound value by 16 to get ounce.
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This page converts ounce (oz) to pound (lb) within the cooking converter.
An avoirdupois ounce equals 1/16 pound, or about 28.35 grams, common in US recipes. An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities.
The formula is lb = oz × 0.0625, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the cooking converter's reference units.
Results are consistent because the conversion relies on a fixed numerical ratio rather than an estimate.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common ounce values already converted to pound.