Ounces to Pounds
Convert ounces to pounds instantly, with a reference table.
Ounces to Pounds at a glance
Ounces to Pounds is a free online converter you can use right now to convert ounces to pounds instantly, with a reference table โ no account, no install and no usage limit. It runs entirely inside your browser, so whatever you enter stays on your own device.
- Price
- Free โ no trial, no paid tier, no watermark
- Sign-up
- Not required
- Where it runs
- In your browser โ nothing is uploaded to a server
- Works on
- Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge โ desktop, tablet and phone
- Category
- Unit Conversions
Ounces to Pounds conversion table
| Ounces (oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 3 oz | 0.1875 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 |
| 500 oz | 31.25 lb |
| 1000 oz | 62.5 lb |
About Ounces to Pounds
Convert ounces to pounds instantly, with a reference table of common values. The factor is exact: 1 oz = 0.0625 lb.
The reverse: turning an ounce figure into pounds, which is how larger weights are actually quoted in the US even when measured in ounces.
The ounce comes from the Roman uncia, meaning one twelfth. Confusingly it is now one sixteenth of a pound rather than one twelfth, a change that followed the shift from the Roman to the avoirdupois system. It is used for food portions, packaging weights and postal rates in the United States, and for precious metals in a different form โ the troy ounce, which is heavier and used only for gold, silver and platinum. A slice of bread weighs about 1 ounce, and a standard tin of soup is around 10.75 oz.
Worked through with real numbers: 1 oz is 0.0625 lb, 5 oz is 0.3125 lb, 50 oz is 3.125 lb.
As for the other side of the conversion: A standard bag of sugar is 2 lb, and a gallon of water weighs about 8.34 lb.
Strictly these are conversions of mass rather than weight โ mass is how much matter something contains, weight is the force gravity exerts on it. The distinction rarely matters on Earth, where the two are proportional, but it is why the same object masses the same on the Moon while weighing about a sixth as much.
How to use Ounces to Pounds
- Enter the number of ounces you want to convert.
- The equivalent in pounds appears instantly โ there is no button to press.
- Check the reference table for common Ounces to Pounds values.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ounces to pounds?
Multiply your ounces figure by 0.0625 to get pounds โ or type a value above and read the answer straight off.
How many pounds are in one ounce?
1 oz = 0.0625 lb.
When would I need to convert ounces to pounds?
The reverse: turning an ounce figure into pounds, which is how larger weights are actually quoted in the US even when measured in ounces.
What is a ounce, exactly?
The ounce comes from the Roman uncia, meaning one twelfth. Confusingly it is now one sixteenth of a pound rather than one twelfth, a change that followed the shift from the Roman to the avoirdupois system. A slice of bread weighs about 1 ounce, and a standard tin of soup is around 10.75 oz.
Where is the pound actually used?
It is the standard unit of body weight and food packaging in the United States, and remains in common conversational use in the United Kingdom alongside metric labelling. A standard bag of sugar is 2 lb, and a gallon of water weighs about 8.34 lb.
Is there anything tricky about weight conversions?
Strictly these are conversions of mass rather than weight โ mass is how much matter something contains, weight is the force gravity exerts on it. The distinction rarely matters on Earth, where the two are proportional, but it is why the same object masses the same on the Moon while weighing about a sixth as much.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact standard factor of 1 oz = 0.0625 lb, and the conversion runs in your browser so nothing is uploaded.