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Transform ounces (oz) to pounds (lbs) or back again with this simple tool—perfect for cooking, shipping, or any weight-related task!
An ounce (oz) is an imperial unit of weight, where 16 ounces equal one pound. A pound (lbs) is a larger imperial unit commonly used for measuring mass.
The ounce dates back to Roman times as a small weight unit, while the pound evolved from the Roman "libra," standardized in Britain by the 14th century.
Ounces are used in the US and UK for small weights like food portions, while pounds are standard for larger measurements like body weight or packages.
One pound (lbs) equals 16 ounces (oz), a simple ratio for quick weight conversions.
Converting ounces to pounds helps with cooking (e.g., scaling recipes), shipping (e.g., package weights), or understanding product sizes in imperial units.
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