Ounces to Pounds Converter

Divide ounces by 16 to get pounds. The converter shows the remainder in ounces as well.

16 oz = 1 lb

Formula

1 oz = 0.0625 lb

pounds = ounces ÷ 16

Worked example

Convert 40 ounces to pounds

  1. Divide by 16
  2. 40 ÷ 16 = 2.5

40 oz = 2.5 lb

Good to know

Baby weights and fish catches are often given in ounces: 120 oz is 7 lb 8 oz. Package labels in the US show both, for example “NET WT 40 OZ (2 LB 8 OZ)”.

Conversion table

Ounces to pounds conversion table
Ounces (oz)Pounds (lb)
10.0625
40.25
80.5
120.75
161
201.25
241.5
322
402.5
483
644
1006.25

About these units

Ounce (oz)
The avoirdupois ounce: exactly 28.349523125 g, one sixteenth of a pound. (Troy ounces for precious metals are different.)
Pound (lb)
The international avoirdupois pound: exactly 0.45359237 kg.