Grams to Pounds Converter

About the g to lb calculation

One gram is exactly 0.00220462 pounds, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. The everyday cooking and food-labelling unit in metric countries. The everyday US weight unit. Defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959.

Formula

lb = g × 0.00220462

1 g = 0.00220462 lb
1 lb = 453.592 g

Worked example

To convert 500 g, multiply by 0.00220462: 500 × 0.00220462 = 1.1023 lb.

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in a gram?

There are 0.00220462 pounds in one gram. To convert any amount, multiply the number of grams by 0.00220462.

How do I convert pounds back to grams?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 453.592. One pound is 453.592 grams.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between grams and pounds is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.

Where is each of these units used?

Grams: the everyday cooking and food-labelling unit in metric countries. Pounds: the everyday US weight unit. Defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units