Are you interested in finding out the number of pounds in an ounce? Do you want to know how to convert ounces to pounds? This guide will give you all the information you need including the conversion chart.
Before moving on to the details, first, let’s answer the question “How many pounds are in an ounce?” There are 0.0625 pounds in an ounce.
Systems of measurement
There are two main systems of measurement – Metric and Imperial. The metric system is used almost everywhere while the imperial system is used in just a few countries – the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.
The metric system measures weight in grams, kilograms, and tons while the imperial system uses ounces and pounds.
In the current article, we are looking at conversion between pounds and ounces. Both of these are part of the imperial system of measurement.
So, basically, we are converting in the same system, unlike kilograms to pounds or grams to ounces which are conversions between metric and imperial systems of measurement.
The conversion in the metric system is more simple as it is based on 10s (like 1 gram has 1000 milligrams). In the imperial system, the conversion can be a little tricky but once you know the basics, it will be easy.
What is a pound?
A pound is equal to 0.453592 kilograms (Kg), 453.592 grams (g), or 16 ounces (oz).
The term “pound” has its roots in the ancient Roman unit of measure called “libra pondo,” which referred to a pound by weight. The English term “pound” derived from the word “pondo,” while its abbreviation “lb” originated from the first word of “libra.”
What is an ounce?
An ounce is equal to 1/16 pound (0.0625 lbs), 28.349 grams (g), or 0.0283 kilograms (Kg).
The term “ounce” was derived from the Latin word “uncia.” In ancient Rome, an “uncia” denoted a particular measurement for both weight and length. It represented 1/12 of a Roman copper bar, which served as a tool for measuring the weight of an ounce and the length of an inch. The abbreviation “oz” came later from the Italian word “onza” (now “oncia“).
However, due to the changes introduced by the English system, the relationship between the ounce and the pound shifted. The ounce no longer remained as a 1/12 fraction of the pound but instead became defined as 1/16 of a pound.
There are two main types of ounces:
- The avoirdupois ounce is commonly used and this is what we will be referring to in this article. It is 28.3495 grams.
- The troy ounce is commonly used to measure precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum. It is 31.1034768 grams.
How many pounds in an ounce?
An ounce is equal to 0.0625 pounds.
How to convert ounces to pounds?
To convert ounces to pounds, we need to understand the conversion factor. Since,16 ounces is equal to 1 pound, 1 ounce will be equivalent to 1/16 pound which is 0.0625 pounds.
So, to convert any number of ounces to pounds, we can divide the ounces by 16.
For example, if you need to convert 5 ounces to pounds or you want to know the number of pounds in 5 ounces, you can divide 5 by 16. The value you get will be in pounds.
5 ounces divided by 16 = 0.3125 pounds.
Ounces to pounds conversion chart
Below is a chart with different values of ounces converted to pounds.
- ½ oz is equal to 0.03125 pounds (lbs)
- 1 oz is equal to 0.0625 pounds (lbs)
- 2 oz is equal to 0.125 pounds (lbs)
- 3 oz is equal to 0.1875 pounds (lbs)
- 4 oz is equal to 0.25 pounds (lbs)
- 5 oz is equal to 0.3125 pounds (lbs)
- 6 oz is equal to 0.375 pounds (lbs)
- 7 oz is equal to 0.4375 pounds (lbs)
- 8 oz is equal to 0.5 pounds (lbs)
- 9 oz is equal to 0.5625 pounds (lbs)
- 10 oz is equal to 0.625 pounds (lbs)
- 12 oz is equal to 0.75 pounds (lbs)
- 13 oz is equal to 0.8125 pounds (lbs)
- 14 oz is equal to 0.875 pounds (lbs)
- 15 oz is equal to 0.938 pounds (lbs)
- 16 oz is equal to 1 pound (lb)
- 18 oz is equal to 1.125 pounds (lbs)
- 20 oz is equal to 1.25 pounds (lbs)
- 22 oz is equal to 1.375 pounds (lbs)
- 25 oz is equal to 1.56 pounds (lbs)
- 26 oz is equal to 1.625 pounds (lbs)
- 28 oz is equal to 1.75 pounds (lbs)
- 30 oz is equal to 1.875 pounds (lbs)
- 32 oz is equal to 2 pounds (lbs)
- 36 oz is equal to 2.25 pounds (lbs)
- 40 oz is equal to 2.5 pounds (lbs)
- 48 oz is equal to 3 pounds (lbs)
- 50 oz is equal to 3.125 pounds (lbs)
- 60 oz is equal to 3.75 pounds (lbs)
- 70 oz is equal to 4.375 pounds (lbs)
- 80 oz is equal to 5 pounds (lbs)
- 90 oz is equal to 5.625 pounds (lbs)
- 100 oz is equal to 6.25 pounds (lbs)
Pounds to ounces conversion
One pound is equal to 16 ounces, so if you want to convert pounds to ounces, just multiply 16 by the number of pounds. For example, the number of ounces in 5 pounds will be calculated as:
5 pounds x 16 = 80 ounces
Measuring wet and dry ingredients
Wet ingredients like milk or water are measured using fluid ounces which is the unit to measure the volume of the liquid. For measuring liquids, you will need liquid measuring cups which are made of clear material with markings.
Dry ingredients are measured using dry ounces which measure the weight of the ingredient. To know the exact number of dry ounces or pounds in a given quantity of ingredient like flour, a kitchen scale is the most accurate.
How to measure dry ingredients accurately
Measuring dry ingredients like flour, cheese, etc. becomes important if your recipe calls for the ingredient in ounces or pounds. Sometimes, the recipe will include the ingredients in cups, like 1 cup of flour or ½ cup of sugar. In these scenarios, you can use your dry measuring cups for measurements.
When you use dry measuring cups, make sure to not pack the ingredients unless the recipe says so. Also, make sure to level and remove the excess by using a straight edge of a knife.
To measure ingredients on a kitchen scale, the following tips may be helpful
- Set your kitchen scale on a flat surface and turn it on.
- Now place a container on it and press the tare button to set the scale to zero. (This removes the weight of the container from your measurements)
- Add the ingredient to the container and measure it.
Takeaway
An ounce is equal to 0.0625 pounds (1/16 lb). To convert ounces to pounds you can divide the value in ounces by 16 to get your pounds. (If you prefer multiplication, multiply the ounces by the conversion factor 0.0625 (1/16)).
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