Convert Pounds to Grams
lb to g · weight & mass conversion
What are pounds and grams?
A pound is an imperial unit of mass equal to 0.453592 kg, standard for body weight in the US. A gram is one-thousandth of a kilogram, about the mass of a small paperclip. For scale: a 70 kg adult weighs about 154 lb, and a bag of sugar is usually 1 kg (2.2 lb).
How to convert pounds to grams
1 lb = 453.592 g. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 453.592. For example, 5 lb = 2,267.96 g, and 20 lb = 9,071.84 g. To go the other way, multiply grams by 0.00220462 (since 1 g = 0.00220462 lb).
Pounds to Grams conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 453.592 |
| 2 | 907.184 |
| 5 | 2,267.96 |
| 10 | 4,535.92 |
| 25 | 11,339.8 |
| 50 | 22,679.6 |
| 100 | 45,359.2 |
FAQ
What is 1 lb in g?
1 lb = 453.592 g. To convert any amount, multiply the number of pounds by 453.592.
How do I convert grams back to pounds?
Go the other way: 1 g = 0.00220462 lb, so multiply grams by 0.00220462 to get pounds.
Is a pound bigger than a gram?
Yes — 1 lb is the larger unit, equal to 453.592 g.
Are these weight & mass conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.