When working with weight measurements, you often need to convert between ounces (oz) and pounds (lb). These units are part of the imperial and US customary systems, frequently used for measuring food, body weight, and postal items. For quick, accurate oz→lb calculations—whether you’re cooking, shipping, or tracking fitness—try our intuitive Weight Converter and get your result in a flash!
1 ounce (oz) = 0.0625 pounds (lb)
16 ounces = 1 pound
Ounces are used for lightweight objects, while pounds measure heavier items like body weight or groceries.
To convert ounces to pounds, use this formula:
Pounds (lb) = Ounces (oz) ÷ 16
Example: Convert 32 oz to lb
32 ÷ 16 = 2 lb
So, 32 oz is equal to 2 pounds.
A basketball weighs about 22 oz, which is 1.375 lb.
A standard loaf of bread weighs around 16 oz, exactly 1 lb.
The biggest steak ever cooked weighed 338 oz (21.1 lb)!
The average newborn baby weighs around 7.5 lb (120 oz).
In 2018, a miner in Western Australia discovered a massive 50-ounce (3.125 lb) gold nugget while using a metal detector. This discovery shocked the mining community, as most gold nuggets are found in much smaller pieces. The nugget was later sold for over $80,000 due to its size and purity.
Gold has always been measured in Troy ounces, where 1 troy ounce = 1.097 regular ounces. So, the miner's discovery actually weighed 54.85 troy ounces!
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