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Pounds to Grams converter
Enter a number, fraction, power, π, or arithmetic expression.1 lb = 453.59237 g grams = pounds × 453.59237
Ready for local conversionPounds to Grams formula
grams = pounds × 453.59237
1 pound = exactly 453.59237 grams
The international avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilogram, which is exactly 453.59237 grams.
How to convert Pounds to Grams
Multiply pounds by exactly 453.59237. Keep the unrounded gram result until the final step if it will be divided into servings, packages, or component quantities.
Example calculation
A 5 lb bag has a mass of 2,267.96185 g: 5 × 453.59237 = 2,267.96185.
5 lb = 2267.96185 g
When this conversion is useful
Pounds to grams is useful for large recipes, precise inventory records, customs declarations, and metric specifications based on pound measurements.
Common Pounds to Grams conversions
| Pounds (lb) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 453.59237 |
| 2 | 907.18474 |
| 5 | 2267.96185 |
| 10 | 4535.9237 |
| 25 | 11339.80925 |
| 50 | 22679.6185 |
Pounds to Grams FAQ
There are exactly 453.59237 grams in one international avoirdupois pound.
Half a pound is exactly 226.796185 grams.
That depends on the source precision and intended use. Kitchen scales may use whole grams, while technical work may retain decimals.