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If we want to calculate how many Pounds are 56 Ounces we have to multiply 56 by 1 and divide the product by 16. So for 56 we have: (56 × 1) ÷ 16 = 56 ÷ 16 = 3.5 Pounds
So finally 56 oz = 3.5 lbs
