Unit Converters

Grams to Pounds (Mass Conversion)

Convert grams to pounds and back using the exact avoirdupois factor. One pound is 453.59237 grams, so a gram is about 0.00220462 pounds.

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Converted mass
1.10 lb

500 grams → pounds

Conversion factor
×0.00220462
1 gram equals
0.0022 lb
Conversion factors are exact; rounding may affect the final digit.
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How it's calculated

pounds = grams × 0.00220462

grams = mass to convert, 0.00220462 = pounds per gram. Reverse: grams = pounds × 453.592.

Common values

GramsPounds
100 g0.2205 lb
500 g1.1023 lb
1000 g2.2046 lb
2500 g5.5116 lb

Common questions

How many grams are in a pound?

Exactly 453.59237 grams, the value fixed by the 1959 international treaty on the yard and pound.

Is this the same pound used for food labels?

Yes. This is the avoirdupois pound used for everyday and dietary weights, not the troy pound used for precious metals.