Convert ounces to pounds
Enter a value in ounces to convert it to pounds.
ounces to pounds reference
| ounces | pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 5 oz | 0.3125 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625 lb |
| 25 oz | 1.5625 lb |
| 50 oz | 3.125 lb |
| 100 oz | 6.25 lb |
The conversion factor
One ounce is 0.0625 pounds. So to convert, multiply your figure in ounces by 0.0625. To go the other way, multiply pounds by 16, or use the pounds to ounces converter.
Doing it in your head
For a quick estimate, round the factor: roughly "divide by 16". Use the exact converter above when the number matters.
Where this conversion comes up
Recipes, shipping and luggage limits, body weight, and nutrition labels.
See the common unit conversions cheat sheet for the factors worth memorising.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a ounce?
1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds.
What is the formula to convert ounces to pounds?
Multiply the number of ounces by 0.0625. To go back the other way, multiply pounds by 16.
What is 10 ounces in pounds?
10 ounces = 0.625 pounds. The reference table below lists more common values.
Is this converter accurate?
It uses the internationally defined conversion factors and computes at full floating-point precision, then rounds only the displayed result. For everyday purposes it is exact; for legal, engineering or scientific work, confirm the required number of significant figures.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The conversion runs in your browser with no server call, so it keeps working with no connection, and nothing you enter is uploaded.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Figures and formulas are checked against their published sources; see the site's data notes.