Grams to Pounds Converter

Convert grams to pounds and between metric and imperial weight units

Input Value

Enter a value and select units to convert

Quick Conversions

Common Conversions

1 gram
= 0.0022 lbs
1 pound
= 453.59 g / 16 oz
100 grams
= 0.22 lbs
500 grams
= 1.1 lbs
1 kilogram
= 2.2046 lbs
1 stone
= 14 lbs / 6.35 kg

Conversion Result

500 g =
1.1023
Pound

All Conversions

500 g equals:

Metric Units
Milligram500,000 mg
Gram500 g
Kilogram0.5 kg
Imperial Units
Ounce17.637 oz
Pound1.1023 lbs
Stone0.078737 st

Food Examples

Click to convert common food weights

Loaf of Bread450g
Bag of Sugar1000g
Bag of Flour2000g
Chicken Breast200g
Steak250g
Can of Soup400g
Bag of Rice5lbs
Watermelon10lbs

Package Weights

Common shipping and postal weights

Small Package1lbs
Medium Package5lbs
Large Package10lbs
Extra Large Package20lbs
Letter (max)100g
Parcel (typical)2kg

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About Grams to Pounds Conversion

Understanding Weight Conversion

Converting between grams and pounds is essential for cooking, shipping, and everyday measurements. Grams are part of the metric system used worldwide, while pounds are part of the imperial system primarily used in the United States. One pound equals approximately 453.592 grams.

Conversion Formulas

Grams to Pounds:
lbs = g ÷ 453.592
Pounds to Grams:
g = lbs × 453.592
Kilograms to Pounds:
lbs = kg × 2.2046

Quick Reference

Common Conversions:
1 lb = 453.59 g
2 lbs = 907.18 g
5 lbs = 2,267.96 g (2.27 kg)
10 lbs = 4,535.92 g (4.54 kg)
1 kg = 2.2046 lbs
Metric to Imperial:
100 g ≈ 0.22 lbs
250 g ≈ 0.55 lbs
500 g ≈ 1.1 lbs
1000 g (1 kg) ≈ 2.2 lbs
2000 g (2 kg) ≈ 4.4 lbs

Common Use Cases

  • Cooking and baking recipe conversions
  • Body weight tracking and fitness goals
  • Shipping and postal weight calculations
  • Grocery shopping and food portioning
  • International travel and luggage weight
  • Pet food and animal weight measurements

Imperial Weight System

  • 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz)
  • 1 stone = 14 pounds (used in UK for body weight)
  • 1 ton (US) = 2,000 pounds
  • 1 ton (UK/long ton) = 2,240 pounds

Metric Weight System

  • 1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g)
  • 1 gram (g) = 1,000 milligrams (mg)
  • 1 metric ton (tonne) = 1,000 kilograms
  • Most countries use the metric system for weight

Why 453.592?

The conversion factor 453.592 comes from the international avoirdupois pound definition, which is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. This standard was established in 1959 to ensure consistency between the US and UK imperial systems and the metric system.