To convert 32 pounds 12 ounces to pounds, we need to convert the ounces into pounds first.
There are 16 ounces in a pound, so:
\[ 12 \text{ oz} = \frac{12}{16} \text{ lb} = 0.75 \text{ lb} \]
Now, we can add that to the 32 pounds:
\[ 32 \text{ lb} + 0.75 \text{ lb} = 32.75 \text{ lb} \]
Therefore, the answer is:
32.75 lb