An avoirdupois ounce is 1/16 pound.
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An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
lb = oz × 0.0625
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Formula
lb = oz × 0.0625
oz = lb ÷ 0.0625
Conversion table
| 1 oz | 0.062500 lb |
| 5 oz | 0.312500 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625000 lb |
| 20 oz | 1.250000 lb |
| 50 oz | 3.125000 lb |
| 100 oz | 6.250000 lb |
| 500 oz | 31.250000 lb |
| 1000 oz | 62.500000 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 is 1/16 pound.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the pound (lb). An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
How do I convert ounces to pounds?
Multiply the number of ounces by 0.0625 to get the equivalent value in pounds. For example, 5 oz × 0.0625 = 0.312500 lb.
Is the ounce to pound conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 0.0625, so results are precise and consistent every time you use it.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used in everyday measurement, shipping and logistics, scientific and industrial work, and any context where you need to switch between ounce and pound values.
Can I convert pounds back to ounces?
Yes. Multiply the pounds value by 16, or divide it by 0.0625, to convert back to ounces.
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About this conversion
This page converts ounces (oz) into pounds (lb) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Ounce-to-Pound conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is lb = oz × 0.0625, based on the standard definitions of ounce and pound.
Because the conversion factor is fixed, results stay consistent and repeatable no matter how many times you calculate them.
Ounce: An avoirdupois ounce is 1/16 pound. Pound: An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.