Convert Pounds to Grams
1 pound (lb) equals 453.59237 grams (g).
1 lb = 453.59237 g
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Pound to Gram
- 1 lb = 453.59237 g
- 1 g = 0.002204622622 lb
- Example: convert 15 lb to g: 15 lb = 15 × 453.59237 g = 6803.88555 g
Reference conditions. lb: Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
g = lb × 453.59237
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg (exact, 1959 international agreement)
- 1 g = 10⁻³ kg
- 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg ÷ 0.001 kg per g = 453.59237 g
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Pound definition: pound; Gram definition: gram.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 lb converts to 9071.8474 g.
20 lb × 453.59237 = 9071.8474 g - A value of 140 lb is 63502.9318 g.
140 lb × 453.59237 = 63502.9318 g
Pound to Gram conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 lb | 113.3980925 g |
| 0.5 lb | 226.796185 g |
| 1 lb | 453.59237 g |
| 2 lb | 907.18474 g |
| 3 lb | 1360.77711 g |
| 5 lb | 2267.96185 g |
| 10 lb | 4535.9237 g |
| 15 lb | 6803.88555 g |
| 20 lb | 9071.8474 g |
| 25 lb | 11339.80925 g |
| 30 lb | 13607.7711 g |
| 40 lb | 18143.6948 g |
| 50 lb | 22679.6185 g |
| 100 lb | 45359.237 g |
| 120 lb | 54431.0844 g |
| 130 lb | 58967.0081 g |
| 140 lb | 63502.9318 g |
| 150 lb | 68038.8555 g |
| 160 lb | 72574.7792 g |
| 170 lb | 77110.7029 g |
| 180 lb | 81646.6266 g |
| 200 lb | 90718.474 g |
| 220 lb | 99790.3214 g |
| 250 lb | 113398.0925 g |
| 300 lb | 136077.711 g |
Where it's used
Pounds are used for body weight and food in the US, while grams appear in recipes and nutrition labels. Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Pound to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 lb equals |
|---|---|
| pound to kilogram | 0.45359237 kg |
| pound to gram | 453.59237 g |
| pound to milligram | 453592.37 mg |
| pound to microgram | 453592370 µg |
| pound to metric ton | 0.00045359237 t |
| pound to ounce | 16 oz |
| pound to stone | 0.07142857143 st |
| pound to short ton | 0.0005 ton (US) |
| pound to long ton | 0.0004464285714 ton (UK) |
| pound to grain | 7000 gr |
| pound to troy ounce | 14.58333333 oz t |
| pound to carat | 2267.96185 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 pound?
1 lb = 453.59237 g.
How do I convert pounds to grams?
Multiply the value in lb by 453.59237. For example, 15 lb × 453.59237 = 6803.88555 g.
Is the lb to g conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 lb is exactly 453.59237 g.
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "pound (avoirdupois) (lb)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
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