Converting from Ounce (oz av) to Pound (lbs)

What is Ounce (oz av)

The ounce (abbreviated as oz av) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and other measurement systems. It is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams. The abbreviation "av" stands for "avoirdupois," which is a system of weights used in the United States and commonly for everyday use. The ounce is primarily used to measure food items and other lightweight objects.

What is Pound (lbs)

The pound (abbreviated as lbs) is another unit of weight predominantly used in the United States. One pound is defined as 16 ounces, making it a larger unit compared to the ounce. Specifically, one pound equals approximately 453.592 grams. The pound is widely used in various fields, including commerce and agriculture, to express weight and mass.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between ounces and pounds, you can use the following formulas:

• From ounces to pounds:

  lbs=oz av×0.0625

• From pounds to ounces:

  oz av=lbs×16

These formulas show how to easily convert between these two weight measurements.

Examples

Here are some examples to illustrate the conversion between ounces and pounds:

1. Converting 2 ounces to pounds:

   lbs=2×0.0625=0.125 lbs

2. Converting 10 ounces to pounds:

   lbs=10×0.0625=0.625 lbs

3. Converting 3 ounces to pounds:

   lbs=3×0.0625=0.1875 lbs

4. Converting 1 pound to ounces:

   oz av=1×16=16 oz av

5. Converting 3 pounds to ounces:

   oz av=3×16=48 oz av

6. Converting 10 pounds to ounces:

   oz av=10×16=160 oz av

These examples demonstrate how weight can be converted between ounces and pounds using the formulas provided.