48 ounces is equal to 3 pounds. We get that value by dividing 48 ounces by 16 oz/lb (48 oz / 16 oz/lb =3 lbs).
We can also convert ounces to pounds by multiplying the weight in ounces by 0.0625 lb/oz (48 oz × 0.0625 lb/oz =3 lbs). Read more