Ounces to Pounds
16 avoirdupois ounces = 1 avoirdupois pound. Conversion runs in your browser.
Conversion result
Pounds = ounces ÷ 16; ounces = pounds × 16.
Primary source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8 conversion factors. The avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilogram and contains 16 avoirdupois ounces.
Worked example: 24 ounces ÷ 16 = 1.5 pounds; 40 ounces = 2.5 pounds.
Common conversion values
| avoirdupois ounces | avoirdupois pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 8 | 0.5 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 32 | 2 |
| 64 | 4 |
The table shows reference quantities; displayed results are rounded to at most 12 significant digits. Reverse conversions divide by the forward factor.
How to use this tool
Enter a quantity in avoirdupois ounces, select the forward or reverse direction, and choose Convert. Decimal, fraction and mixed-fraction inputs are supported.
Frequently asked questions
What factor is used?
The avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilogram and contains 16 avoirdupois ounces. Pounds = ounces ÷ 16; ounces = pounds × 16.
Can I convert in reverse?
Yes. Select the reverse direction; it uses the same exact unit definitions and reverses the factor.
What does this page calculate?
It converts between the named units. Ounces means avoirdupois mass ounces here, not fluid ounces. The result does not imply measurement accuracy.