How to Convert Grams to Pounds for Weight Conversions
When working with weight data, there is often a need to switch between metric grams and imperial pounds. While grams are the standard international unit, pounds are still used regularly in the United States and the UK. This guide outlines the straightforward gram-to-pound conversion process.
Understanding Grams and Pounds
A gram is the basic SI unit for mass and equals 0.00220 pounds. A pound equals 16 ounces and 453.592 grams.
Some key weight reference points:
| 1 kg | = 2.2 pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 pound | = 454 grams |
| 0.45 kg | = 1 pound |
So a kilogram breaks into just over 2 pounds, while a pound equals several hundred grams.
Performing the Unit Conversion
To transition between grams and pounds, you multiply or divide based on the following ratio:
Pounds = Grams / 454 Grams = Pounds x 454
Examples: | 500 grams | = 1.1 pounds | | 5 pounds | = 2,270 grams |
The math shows that more grams gives less pounds, and more pounds equals more grams.
Key Takeaways
In summary, to convert between grams and pounds:
- Grams are the standard metric unit for mass
- Pounds are the customary US/UK unit
- Use: Pounds = Grams / 454 and Grams = Pounds x 454
- 454 grams per pound provides the ratio
- Calculate to scale weights up or down
So with the defined gram-pound ratio, weight values can easily interconvert between metric and imperial units.
Type a value in the Grams field to convert the value to Pounds:
Pounds:
How to convert Grams to Pounds
1 gram (g) is equal to 0.00220462262185 pounds (lbs).
1 g = 0.00220462262185 lb
The mass m in pounds (lb) is equal to the mass m in grams (g) divided by 453.59237:
m(lb) = m(g) / 453.59237
Grams to Pounds Formula
lb=g*0.0022046
Example
Convert 1g to pounds:
m(lb) = 1 g / 453.59237 = 0.0022046 lb
Convert 5g to pounds:
m(lb) = 5 g / 453.59237 = 0.011023 lb
Other Value
| 500 grams to pounds | 1.1023 |
| 600 grams to pounds | 1.32276 |
| 400 grams to pounds | 0.88184 |
| 300 grams to pounds | 0.66138 |
| 200 grams to pounds | 0.44092 |
| 800 grams to pounds | 1.76368 |
| 250 grams to pounds | 0.55115 |
| 100 grams to pounds | 0.22046 |
| 450 grams to pounds | 0.99207 |
| 700 grams to pounds | 1.54322 |
| 750 grams to pounds | 1.65345 |
| 1500 grams to pounds | 3.3069 |
| 900 grams to pounds | 1.98414 |
| 350 grams to pounds | 0.77161 |
| 2000 grams to pounds | 4.4092 |
| 3000 grams to pounds | 6.6138 |
| 2500 grams to pounds | 5.5115 |
| 550 grams to pounds | 1.21253 |
| 150 grams to pounds | 0.33069 |
| 1200 grams to pounds | 2.64552 |
| 454 grams to pounds | 1.0008884 |
| 5000 grams to pounds | 11.023 |
| 650 grams to pounds | 1.43299 |
| 1800 grams to pounds | 3.96828 |
| 50 grams to pounds | 0.11023 |
| 1600 grams to pounds | 3.52736 |
| 1300 grams to pounds | 2.86598 |
| 160 grams to pounds | 0.352736 |
| 120 grams to pounds | 0.264552 |
| 4500 grams to pounds | 9.9207 |
| 1100 grams to pounds | 2.42506 |
| 60 grams to pounds | 0.132276 |
| 180 grams to pounds | 0.396828 |
| 1700 grams to pounds | 3.74782 |
| 80 grams to pounds | 0.176368 |
| 240 grams to pounds | 0.529104 |
| 680 grams to pounds | 1.499128 |
| 280 grams to pounds | 0.617288 |
| 950 grams to pounds | 2.09437 |
| 170 grams to pounds | 0.374782 |
| 112 grams to pounds | 0.2469152 |
| 3500 grams to pounds | 7.7161 |
| 420 grams to pounds | 0.925932 |
| 460 grams to pounds | 1.014116 |
| 21 grams to pounds | 0.0462966 |
| 30 grams to pounds | 0.066138 |
| 360 grams to pounds | 0.793656 |
| 28 grams to pounds | 0.0617288 |
| 20 grams to pounds | 0.044092 |
| 575 grams to pounds | 1.267645 |
| 2800 grams to pounds | 6.17288 |
| 3600 grams to pounds | 7.93656 |
| 2400 grams to pounds | 5.29104 |
| 480 grams to pounds | 1.058208 |
| 226 grams to pounds | 0.4982396 |
| 249 grams to pounds | 0.5489454 |
| 380 grams to pounds | 0.837748 |
| 3200 grams to pounds | 7.05472 |
| 4000 grams to pounds | 8.8184 |
| 525 grams to pounds | 1.157415 |
| 10000 grams to pounds | 22.046 |
| 1050 grams to pounds | 2.31483 |
| 630 grams to pounds | 1.388898 |
| 440 grams to pounds | 0.970024 |
| 660 grams to pounds | 1.455036 |
| 560 grams to pounds | 1.234576 |
| 225 grams to pounds | 0.496035 |
| 2200 grams to pounds | 4.85012 |
| 90 grams to pounds | 0.198414 |
| 3300 grams to pounds | 7.27518 |
| 140 grams to pounds | 0.308644 |
| 3400 grams to pounds | 7.49564 |
| 330 grams to pounds | 0.727518 |
| 3800 grams to pounds | 8.37748 |
| 14 grams to pounds | 0.0308644 |
| 220 grams to pounds | 0.485012 |
| 40 grams to pounds | 0.088184 |
| 920 grams to pounds | 2.028232 |
| 70 grams to pounds | 0.154322 |
| 6000 grams to pounds | 13.2276 |
| 2300 grams to pounds | 5.07058 |
| 2100 grams to pounds | 4.62966 |
| 640 grams to pounds | 1.410944 |
| 3.5 grams to pounds | 0.0077161 |
| 2700 grams to pounds | 5.95242 |
| 580 grams to pounds | 1.278668 |
| 530 grams to pounds | 1.168438 |
| 85 grams to pounds | 0.187391 |
| 760 grams to pounds | 1.675496 |
| 128 grams to pounds | 0.2821888 |
Grams to Pounds conversion table
gm to Pounds conversion table Chart
| Grams (g) | Pounds (lb) |
| 0 g | 0 lb |
| 1 g | 0.002205 lb |
| 2 g | 0.004409 lb |
| 3 g | 0.006614 lb |
| 4 g | 0.008818 lb |
| 5 g | 0.011023 lb |
| 6 g | 0.013228 lb |
| 7 g | 0.015432 lb |
| 8 g | 0.017637 lb |
| 9 g | 0.019842 lb |
| 10 g | 0.022046 lb |
| 20 g | 0.044092 lb |
| 30 g | 0.066139 lb |
| 40 g | 0.088185 lb |
| 50 g | 0.110231 lb |
| 60 g | 0.132277 lb |
| 70 g | 0.154324 lb |
| 80 g | 0.176370 lb |
| 90 g | 0.198416 lb |
| 100 g | 0.220462 lb |
| 200 g | 0.4409245 Ib |
| 500 g | 1.102311 Ib |
| 1000 g | 2.204623 lb |