How to convert pounds to grams
One pound equals 453.592 grams, so multiply the number of pounds by 453.592:
g = lb × 453.592
lb = g ÷ 453.592 (1 g = 0.002205 lb)
Example: 0.25 lb → 0.25 × 453.592 = 113.398 g.
Going the other way, divide by 453.592, or multiply by 0.002205; the grams to pounds converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Pounds | Grams | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 lb | 113.398 g | a quarter pound |
| 0.5 lb | 226.796 g | half a pound |
| 1 lb | 453.592 g | one pound |
| 2 lb | 907.185 g | two pounds |
When you need this conversion
Multiply pounds by 453.59 to get grams. US meat and cheese counters price by the pound; to compare with prices per kilogram, multiply the price per pound by 2.2046.
Pound to gram conversion table
| lb | g | lb | g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 lb | 113.398 g | 3.25 lb | 1,474.18 g |
| 0.5 lb | 226.796 g | 3.5 lb | 1,587.57 g |
| 0.75 lb | 340.194 g | 3.75 lb | 1,700.97 g |
| 1 lb | 453.592 g | 4 lb | 1,814.37 g |
| 1.25 lb | 566.99 g | 4.25 lb | 1,927.77 g |
| 1.5 lb | 680.389 g | 4.5 lb | 2,041.17 g |
| 1.75 lb | 793.787 g | 4.75 lb | 2,154.56 g |
| 2 lb | 907.185 g | 5 lb | 2,267.96 g |
| 2.25 lb | 1,020.58 g | 5.25 lb | 2,381.36 g |
| 2.5 lb | 1,133.98 g | 5.5 lb | 2,494.76 g |
| 2.75 lb | 1,247.38 g | 5.75 lb | 2,608.16 g |
| 3 lb | 1,360.78 g | 6 lb | 2,721.55 g |
About the units
- Pound (lb): exactly 0.45359237 kilograms (international avoirdupois pound).
- Gram (g): one thousandth of a kilogram.
Both are units of weight (mass). The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in one pound?
One pound is 453.592 grams. One gram is 0.002205 pounds.
How do I convert pounds to grams?
Multiply the value in pounds by 453.592. To go back, divide by 453.592.
What is 0.25 lb in grams?
0.25 lb = 113.398 g.
What is 0.5 lb in grams?
0.5 lb = 226.796 g.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.