How many grams are in a pound (lb)?
This is a common cooking conversion question as people want to be able to convert from pounds to grams. There are 453.59237 grams in a pound (lb). So, multiply your pound figure by 453.59237 to get your grams figure (or 454 for a rough conversion).
How many pounds are in a gram?
As there are 453.59237 grams in a pound, to calculate the number of pounds there are in a gram, you need to divide your grams figure by 453.59237. 1 gram is equal to 0.002205 pounds.
Alternative conversion
We can also convert by utilizing the inverse value of the conversion factor. In this case 1 pound is equal to 0.22019047087379 × 2060 grams.
Approximate result
For practical purposes we can round our final result to an approximate numerical value. We can say that two thousand sixty grams is approximately four point five four two pounds:
Conversion table
For quick reference purposes, below is the conversion table you can use to convert from grams to pounds
Conversion units
The units involved in this conversion are grams and pounds. This is how they are defined:
How to convert grams to pounds and ounces?
1 Pound is equal to 453.59237 grams. To convert grams to pounds and ounces, first divide the gram value by 453.59237 to convert into pounds. The integer part of the result is the pound value. To find the ounce value, multiply the fractional part by 16.
How to convert pounds and ounces to grams?
To convert pounds and ounces to grams, first convert pounds and ounces to pounds and multiply the result by 453.59237 to convert to grams.
Definition of kilogram
The kilogram (kg) is the SI unit of mass. It is equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram. This prototype is a platinum-iridium international prototype kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. One kg is exactly equal to 2.20462262184878 pounds or approximately 16 * 2.21 = 35.27 ounces.
Definition of pound
One pound, the international avoirdupois pound, is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Definition of avoirdupois ounce and the differences to other units also called ounce
One avoirdupois ounce is equal to approximately 28.3 g (grams). The avoirdupois ounce is used in the US customary and British imperial systems. This is the unit used by our converter. There is another unit called ounce: the troy ounce of about 31.1 g (grams).
Grams to ounces formula and conversion factor
To calculate a value in grams to the corresponding value in ounces, just multiply the quantity in gram by 0.0352739619495804 (the conversion factor).
Ounces to grams formula and conversion factor
To convert a value in ounces to the corresponding value in grams, multiply the quantity in ounces by 28.349523125 (the conversion factor).
Kilograms to pounds formula and conversion factor
To calculate a value in kilograms to the corresponding value in pounds, just multiply the quantity in kilograms by 2.20462262184878 (the conversion factor).
Grams to pounds formula and conversion factor
To calculate a value in grams to the corresponding value in pounds, just multiply the quantity in grams by 2204.62262184878 (the conversion factor).