Ounces to Pounds
Convert ounces to pounds and back. American grocery packaging, postage tables and newborn weights ("7 lb 6 oz") use the two units side by side.
Common values
Formula
lb = oz × 0.0625
The avoirdupois pound holds 16 ounces. A troy ounce, used for gold and silver, is heavier at 31.10 g and a troy pound holds only 12 of them, so dividing bullion weights by 16 gives the wrong answer.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many lb is 1 oz?
1 oz is 0.0625 lb, and 10 oz is 0.625 lb. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.
Q. And how many oz is 1 lb?
1 lb is 16 oz. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.
Q. Where is this unit used?
The avoirdupois pound holds 16 ounces. A troy ounce, used for gold and silver, is heavier at 31.10 g and a troy pound holds only 12 of them, so dividing bullion weights by 16 gives the wrong answer.
Other converters
Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.