Question

Convert ounces to pounds, 1 ounce = + pound ) Solve on paper. , 19 OZ - Ib

Answer 1

To convert 19 ounces to pounds, divide by 16, yielding 19 oz ÷ 16 oz/lb = 1.1875 lb. For an exact pounds-and-ounces answer, multiply the decimal part (0.1875) by 16 to get 3 oz, making 19 ounces equal to 1 pound and 3 ounces.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert ounces to pounds, we use the fact that 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces. Since we want to convert 19 ounces to pounds, we divide 19 by 16:

1. Divide the number of ounces (19 oz) by the conversion factor (16 oz per lb).
2. 19 oz ÷ 16 oz/lb = 1.1875 lb.
3. Therefore, 19 ounces is equivalent to 1.1875 pounds.

The decimal part (0.1875) can be further converted to ounces if an exact pounds-and-ounces answer is required. To do this, multiply the decimal part by the conversion factor:

1. Multiply 0.1875 by 16.
2. 0.1875 x 16 = 3 oz.
3. So, 19 ounces is also equal to 1 pound and 3 ounces.

Answer 2

Convert 19 ounces to pounds

According to the conversion standard

1 ounce = 0.0625 pound