To convert 40 ounces to pounds, you need to know the conversion factor between ounces and pounds. There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. Therefore, to convert ounces to pounds, you divide the number of ounces by 16.
Here’s the calculation:
40 ounces รท 16 = 2.5 pounds
So, 40 ounces is equal to 2.5 pounds. This conversion is useful in various contexts, such as cooking, shipping, and other everyday measurements.