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16 Ounces to Pound

16 ounces is 1 pound. See the step-by-step breakdown and reference table below, or try a different value in the calculator.

16 oz = 1 lb
oz ÷ 16 = lb
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16 oz is also
16 oz = 0.4536 kg 16 oz = 453.59 g 16 oz = 453,592.37 mg 16 oz = 0.0714 st 16 oz = 0.000454 t
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Step-by-Step Calculation

oz ÷ 16 = lb
  1. Start with 16 oz
  2. Divide by 16: 16 ÷ 16 = 1
  3. Result: 16 oz = 1 lb

This conversion factor (0.0625) is the same for every ounce to pound calculation.

Ounce to Pound Conversion Table

Ounces (oz) Pounds (lb)
1 oz 0.0625 lb
2 oz 0.125 lb
5 oz 0.3125 lb
10 oz 0.625 lb
15 oz 0.9375 lb
16 oz 1 lb
20 oz 1.25 lb
25 oz 1.56 lb
50 oz 3.13 lb
75 oz 4.69 lb
100 oz 6.25 lb
250 oz 15.63 lb
500 oz 31.25 lb
1,000 oz 62.5 lb
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Frequently Asked Questions

16 ounces equals 1 pound.
The formula is: oz ÷ 16 = lb. See the oz to lb formula page for worked examples.
Use the pound to ounces converter. The reverse formula is: lb × 16 = oz.
The calculator uses the full-precision conversion factor for accuracy. Table values and displayed results are rounded for readability.
The conversion formula (oz ÷ 16 = lb) is based on internationally defined standards. Displayed results are rounded for readability, while the calculator uses the full-precision factor.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by UnitCompare update Last updated Mar 28, 2026