UnitConPounds to Grams Converter
Convert pounds to grams for cooking, postal weights, and precise measurements. This conversion is useful when large US customary weights need to be expressed in the smaller metric unit commonly used on food labels and in laboratories.
Formula
Multiply pounds by 453.592 to get grams. To reverse, divide grams by 453.592 to get pounds.
Quick reference
| Pound (lb) | Gram (g) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 226.7962 |
| 1 | 453.5924 |
| 1.5 | 680.3886 |
| 2 | 907.1847 |
| 2.5 | 1,133.981 |
| 3 | 1,360.777 |
| 4 | 1,814.369 |
| 5 | 2,267.962 |
| 8 | 3,628.739 |
| 10 | 4,535.924 |
About these units
Pound
The avoirdupois pound equals 16 ounces and is fixed at exactly 453.59237 grams since 1959. It derives from the Roman libra pondo (pound by weight), giving rise to both the abbreviation lb and the unit of currency named pound.
Gram
The gram is a small unit of mass in the metric system, defined as one thousandth of a kilogram. Its precision makes it the preferred unit for food labeling, pharmaceuticals, and chemistry worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Exactly 453.59237 grams, as defined by the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959.
5 × 453.592 ≈ 2267.96 grams, or about 2.27 kg.
Multiply each pound value by 453.592. Most kitchen scales support grams directly, making metric recipes easier to weigh precisely.