Unit Converters

Pounds to Grams Converter (lb to g)

Switch a weight in pounds over to grams, or go the other way. It uses the exact treaty factor of 453.59237 grams per pound, so recipe scaling and parcel weights come out right.

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Converted weight
453.59 g

1 pound → grams

Conversion factor
×453.59237
1 lb equals
453.592 g
Conversion factors are exact; rounding may affect the final digit.
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How it's calculated

g = lb × 453.59237

lb = pounds, g = grams. 1 pound = 453.59237 grams exactly; reverse: lb = g × 0.00220462.

Common values

PoundsGrams
0.5 lb226.80 g
1 lb453.59 g
2 lb907.18 g
5 lb2267.96 g
10 lb4535.92 g

Common questions

How many grams are in a pound?

One pound is exactly 453.59237 grams. Most everyday work rounds that to 454 g.

Is this the same pound used for body weight?

Yes. This is the standard avoirdupois pound used for body weight, food, and parcels in the US.