Formula
16 oz = 1 lb
pounds = ounces ÷ 16
How to convert
- Take the total avoirdupois ounces.
- Divide the number by 16.
- The quotient is the weight in pounds.
If the result contains a fraction, its decimal part represents a fraction of a pound. For a pounds-and-ounces reading, the whole-number quotient is pounds and the remainder after division is ounces.
Twenty ounces, for instance, is 1.25 lb: one full pound plus a quarter-pound, which is another 4 oz.
Practical examples
8 oz ÷ 16 = 0.5 lb20 oz ÷ 16 = 1.25 lb48 oz ÷ 16 = 3 lb
Conversion table
| Ounces (oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 4 | 0.25 |
| 8 | 0.5 |
| 12 | 0.75 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 20 | 1.25 |
| 32 | 2 |
| 64 | 4 |
Questions people ask
What is 24 oz in pounds?
24 ounces is 1.5 pounds.
How do I write 20 oz as pounds and ounces?
20 oz is 1 lb 4 oz, or 1.25 lb in decimal form.
Does this convert fluid ounces?
No. Fluid ounces measure volume; these ounces measure weight.