ounces to pounds
This converter makes instant conversions from ounces (oz) to pounds (lb). It also provides the conversion steps. To use the converter, please provide a value in the input field. The converter will begin making conversions as the values are being typed in.
How many pounds in a ounce?
Both ounce and pound are units of mass in the United States (US) customary systems of measurement as well as in the British imperial system. There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. Based on this definition, there are 
= 0.0625 pounds in a ounce.
How to convert ounces to pounds
Based on the definition of 16 ounces in a pound, the ounce to pound conversion formula is:
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Thus, to convert from ounces to pounds, divide a value in ounces by 16. For example, convert a bag of food weighed 25 ounces to pounds:
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lb = 1.5625 lb |