Unit Converters

Pounds to Grams Converter

Convert between pounds and grams with the exact 453.59237 g factor from the 1959 yard and pound treaty. Works both directions for cooking and shipping.

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Converted weight
453.59 g

1 pound → grams

Conversion factor
×453.59237
1 lb equals
453.59 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 (exact).

Common values

PoundsGrams
0.5226.8
1453.6
2907.2
52,268
104,536

Common questions

How many grams are in a pound?

453.59237 grams, the exact figure fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement.

Is a pound the same as 500 grams?

No, that is a rough kitchen shortcut. A real pound is about 454 grams, so 500 g is closer to 1.1 lb.