How do you convert ounces to pounds?

2 Answers
Mar 2, 2018

Here is the way to convert ounces to pounds:-

Explanation:

1 oz= #1/16#lb

For example, Convert 5 ounces to pounds:-

5 oz / 16 = 0.3125 lb

Refer to this video:-https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fourth-grade-math/cc-4th-measurement-topic/cc-4th-unit-conversion/v/converting-pounds-to-ounces

Mar 2, 2018

#x/16# oz = #y# lb

Explanation:

#1# pound contains #16# ounces.

Therefore, to convert #x# ounces to #y# pounds, divide by #16# ounces:

#x/16# oz = #y# lb