Grams to Pounds Converter
Convert grams to pounds — 453.59 grams make a pound. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One gram is 0.0022 pounds — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the grams to pounds converter works
Mass converts through the kilogram. The avoirdupois pound has been exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959, so an ounce is 28.349523125 g and a stone (14 lb) is 6.35029318 kg. A US short ton is 2,000 lb; an imperial long ton is 2,240 lb; a metric tonne is 1,000 kg.
The US uses customary units (US gallon, short ton, °F) in daily life; NIST SP 811 gives the exact SI factors.
Common mass conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 0.2205 lb | grams to pounds |
| 200 g | 0.4409 lb | grams to pounds |
| 250 g | 0.5512 lb | grams to pounds |
| 400 g | 0.8818 lb | grams to pounds |
| 453.5924 g | 1 lb | grams to pounds |
| 500 g | 1.1023 lb | grams to pounds |
| 750 g | 1.6535 lb | grams to pounds |
| 1,000 g | 2.2046 lb | grams to pounds |
| 1,500 g | 3.3069 lb | grams to pounds |
| 2,000 g | 4.4092 lb | grams to pounds |
| 5,000 g | 11.0231 lb | grams to pounds |
| 10,000 g | 22.0462 lb | grams to pounds |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in kilograms |
|---|---|---|
| milligram | mg | 0.000001 kilogram |
| gram | g | 0.001 kilogram |
| kilogram | kg | 1 kilogram |
| tonne (metric ton) | t | 1,000 kilogram |
| ounce | oz | 0.0283495231 kilogram |
| pound | lb | 0.45359237 kilogram |
| stone | st | 6.35029318 kilogram |
| US ton (short) | US ton | 907.18474 kilogram |
| imperial ton (long) | long ton | 1,016.0469088 kilogram |
FAQFrequently asked questions about mass conversion
How many grams in a pound?
453.59.
What is 500 g in pounds?
1.102 lb — a little over a pound, which is why 500 g is often loosely called a pound.
What is 1000 g in pounds?
2.205 lb.
How do I estimate grams to pounds?
Divide by 450, or halve and knock off a tenth: 900 g is about 2 lb.
Which do recipes use?
Grams outside the US, pounds and ounces inside it. Converting a US recipe by weight is far more reliable than by cups.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — United States's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.