Example 1
- Direction: pounds to grams
- 1 lb
453.59237 g
How many grams is 1 lb? 453.59237 g.
Pounds to Grams
The calculator multiplies pounds by 453.59237. One avoirdupois pound is 453.59237 g. 2 lb are 907.1847 g. 0.5 lb is 226.7962 g.
The other page, grams to pounds, is on grams to pounds. Kilograms: pounds to kg.
Result
Enter a mass in pounds or in grams. The result will appear here.
How it works
The calculator multiplies pounds by 453.59237. 1 lb is 453.59237 g. 2 lb are 907.1847 g. 0.5 lb is 226.7962 g.
The other way, you divide grams by 453.59237. 1000 g are 2.2046 lb.
The avoirdupois pound is not a troy pound. The calculator does not give the result in stones (14 lb).
You may enter zero; the result is then also zero. The calculator does not accept negative numbers.
A comma and a period give the same fraction.
Kilograms belong on the kg-to-pounds page.
Formula
g = lb × 453.59237; lb = g / 453.59237
An avoirdupois pound is exactly 453.59237 g.
How to use
- Choose pounds to grams.
- Enter 1. The result is 453.59237 g.
- Enter 2. The result is 907.1847 g.
- Enter 0.5. The result is 226.7962 g.
1 lb is 453.59237 g
One avoirdupois pound is 453.59237 g. 2 lb are 907.1847 g.
- lb
- Avoirdupois pound. 1 lb = 453.59237 g.
- g
- Gram. 2 lb = 907.1847 g. 0.5 lb = 226.7962 g.
- 453,59237
- The 1959 pound constant.
Examples
Example 2
- Direction: pounds to grams
- 2 lb
907.1847 g
How many grams are 2 lb? 907.1847 g.
Example 3
- Direction: pounds to grams
- 0.5 lb
226.7962 g
How many grams is 0.5 lb? 226.7962 g.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 lb?
453.59237 g.
How many grams are 2 lb?
907.1847 g.
How many grams is 0.5 lb?
226.7962 g.
Is this a troy pound?
No. The factor is 453.59237 g.
How many pounds are 1000 g?
2.2046 lb. Reverse the direction, or use grams to pounds.
Can mass be negative?
No. You may enter zero; the result is then also zero.
Is the result in stones?
No. The result is grams or pounds.
Where do I convert grams to pounds?
On the grams to pounds page.
Sources
The avoirdupois pound is exactly 453.59237 g.
Page updated in 2026.