oz to lbs Converter
16 ounces equals 1 pound, so 24 oz is 1.5 lbs, or 1 lb 8 oz. This converter switches between ounces, pounds, grams, and kilograms, and shows results to pounds both as a decimal and as whole pounds plus ounces. Use it for package weights, recipes, or a baby's weigh-in.
Quick answer
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.
Result
1.5 lb
Pounds and ounces
1 lb 8 oz
What this tells you
- •There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.
- •To convert oz to lbs, divide by 16.
- •1 ounce is about 28.35 grams.
- •Results to pounds also show whole pounds plus leftover ounces.
How to Use
- 1Enter the weight you want to convert.
- 2Choose the unit you are converting from.
- 3Choose the unit you are converting to.
- 4Read the decimal result and the pounds and ounces breakdown.
How It Works
Formula
lbs = oz / 16Divide ounces by 16 to get decimal pounds. For the pounds and ounces format, take the whole pounds and multiply the decimal remainder by 16 to get the leftover ounces. For example, 24 oz is 1.5 lbs, and 0.5 lbs times 16 is 8 oz, so 24 oz is 1 lb 8 oz. Metric conversions use 1 lb equals exactly 453.59237 g.
Calculation note: values are processed in the order shown above, using the current input units.
Worked Examples
Convert 24 oz to lbs
Divide 24 by 16 to get 1.5 pounds, which is 1 pound 8 ounces.
Convert 2.5 lbs to oz
Multiply 2.5 by 16 to get 40 ounces.
Ounces to Pounds Conversions
Common weights in both formats.
| Ounces | Decimal pounds | Pounds and ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 0.25 lb | 0 lb 4 oz |
| 8 oz | 0.5 lb | 0 lb 8 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 |
| 100 oz | 6.25 lb | 6 lb 4 oz |
| 128 oz | 8 lb | 8 lb 0 oz |
These are avoirdupois weight ounces, the standard for body weight, food, and shipping in the US.
Common mistakes
- Dividing by 10 or 12 instead of 16. A pound is 16 ounces, so 32 oz is 2 lbs, not 3.
- Confusing weight ounces with fluid ounces. Fluid ounces measure volume, so 16 fl oz of a liquid does not always weigh 1 pound.
- Using the troy ounce for everyday weights. Troy ounces apply to precious metals and are about 10 percent heavier.