Understanding Ounces and Pounds

Ounces (oz) and pounds (lb) are units of weight commonly used in the United States and some other countries. Our converter makes it easy to switch between these units for any purpose:

• 16 ounces = 1 pound – This is the fundamental conversion ratio
• Ounces are often used for smaller measurements (food ingredients, small packages)
• Pounds are typically used for larger measurements (body weight, larger packages)
• The avoirdupois system is used for these measurements (different from troy ounces used for precious metals)

Common Ounce to Pound Conversions

Ounces (oz)	Pounds (lb)	Pounds and Ounces
1 oz	0.0625 lb	0 lb 1 oz
4 oz	0.25 lb	0 lb 4 oz
8 oz	0.5 lb	0 lb 8 oz
12 oz	0.75 lb	0 lb 12 oz
16 oz	1 lb	1 lb 0 oz
24 oz	1.5 lb	1 lb 8 oz
32 oz	2 lb	2 lb 0 oz
64 oz	4 lb	4 lb 0 oz

How to Use This Ounces to Pounds Converter

Our tool is simple to use:

1. Enter your weight value in the input field (you can use whole numbers, decimals, or fractions)
2. The conversion happens automatically as you type
3. Click the swap button (⇅) to reverse the conversion direction
4. View the result in the output field

This converter is perfect for cooking recipes, postal shipping, weight measurements in science labs, and any situation where you need to convert between these units.