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Ounces to Pounds Converter

Convert ounces to pounds and back, instantly.

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How the Ounces to Pounds Converter Works

Converting between oz and lb is a single multiplication: pounds = ounces ÷ 16. Type a value, pick the direction, and this converter gives the exact result instantly — both ways, so it handles oz to lb and lb back to oz.

There are exactly 16 ounces in a pound, so an ounce is one-sixteenth of a pound. This is the weight version used for food, mail and groceries in the US.

pounds = ounces ÷ 16

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pounds is 32 ounces?

Exactly 2 pounds, since 16 ounces make a pound.

How do I convert ounces to pounds?

Divide the ounces by 16. So 24 ounces is 1.5 pounds.

Are these weight or fluid ounces?

Weight (avoirdupois) ounces. Fluid ounces measure volume and don’t convert to pounds directly.

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