Conversion table
| Fluid ounces (fl oz) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 0.065 |
| 2 fl oz | 0.13 |
| 4 fl oz | 0.261 |
| 8 fl oz | 0.522 |
| 16 fl oz | 1.043 |
| 32 fl oz | 2.086 |
| 64 fl oz | 4.173 |
| 128 fl oz | 8.345 |
How to convert fl oz to Pounds
lb = fl oz × (per-ounce weight)water ≈ 0.0652 lb per fl oz · reverse: fl oz = lb ÷ that figure
- fl oz
- the volume in fluid ounces
- lb
- what it weighs, in pounds
- per-ounce weight
- pounds one fluid ounce weighs for the chosen liquid
These are fluid ounces (volume), so weight depends on the liquid. That differs from weight ounces, where 16 oz is a pound by definition, no substance needed.
Frequently asked questions
What does 16 fl oz of water weigh?
About 1.04 lb. A US pint of water is a little heavier than a pound.
Why does the liquid matter for pounds?
Fluid ounces measure space and pounds measure weight. A dense liquid weighs more per ounce, so the substance sets the result.
How many fluid ounces of water make a pound?
Around 15.3 US fluid ounces, since a pound of water is roughly 453.6 mL.
Is a pint really a pound?
For water it is close, hence "a pint's a pound the world around", though a US pint of water is nearer 1.04 lb.