Convert Pounds to grams
1 pound = 453.59 grams · g = lb × 453.59237
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from pounds, the US customary unit for body weight and groceries, to grams, the metric unit for cooking ingredients and small items. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Pounds to grams conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 453.59 g |
| 2 lb | 907.18 g |
| 3 lb | 1,360.78 g |
| 5 lb | 2,267.96 g |
| 10 lb | 4,535.92 g |
| 15 lb | 6,803.89 g |
| 20 lb | 9,071.85 g |
| 25 lb | 11,339.81 g |
| 50 lb | 22,679.62 g |
| 75 lb | 34,019.43 g |
| 100 lb | 45,359.24 g |
| 250 lb | 113,398.09 g |
| 500 lb | 226,796.18 g |
| 1,000 lb | 453,592.37 g |
The formula
g = lb × 453.59237Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many grams are in a pound?
- There are 453.59 grams in 1 pound. The formula is g = lb × 453.59237.
- How do you convert pounds to grams?
- Use the formula g = lb × 453.59237. For example, 10 pounds equals 4,535.92 grams.
- Is the pounds to grams conversion exact?
- Yes. Pounds and grams are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is lb short for?
- lb is the standard symbol for pound (also written as lbs). g is the symbol for gram.