Grams to Pounds (g to lbs)
The international pound is defined as exactly 453.59237 grams (1959 agreement, NIST SP 811), so divide grams by 453.59237 to get pounds. One gram is 0.00220462 lb.
Formula
lb = grams ÷ 453.59237
Example: 50 grams = 0.110231 pounds.
Grams to Pounds chart
| grams | pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.002205 |
| 10 | 0.022046 |
| 28.35 | 0.062501 |
| 50 | 0.110231 |
| 100 | 0.220462 |
| 113 | 0.249122 |
| 200 | 0.440925 |
| 227 | 0.500449 |
| 250 | 0.551156 |
| 300 | 0.661387 |
| 400 | 0.881849 |
| 454 | 1.0009 |
| 500 | 1.10231 |
| 750 | 1.65347 |
| 1,000 | 2.20462 |
| 1,500 | 3.30693 |
| 2,000 | 4.40925 |
| 5,000 | 11.0231 |
Good to know
Pounds and ounces: multiply the leftover fraction of a pound by 16. 500 g is 1.1023 lb — 1 lb plus 0.1023 × 16 = 1.64 oz, so 1 lb 1.6 oz. 250 g is 8.8 oz, just over half a pound.
Kitchen shortcuts: a US stick of butter is 113 g (¼ lb) and a pound of butter is 454 g. Metric packs are usually rounder — a 500 g pack of pasta is 1.1 lb, a 1 kg bag of flour 2.2 lb.
Shipping and postage: carriers bill in whole pounds above 1 lb, so a 1,200 g parcel (2.65 lb) is charged as 3 lb. Weigh in grams, divide by 453.6 and round up to see the tier.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a pound?
Exactly 453.59237 grams.
What is 100 grams in pounds?
100 g is 0.2205 lb (3.53 oz).
What is 500 grams in pounds?
500 g is 1.102 lb, or 1 lb 1.6 oz.
How many pounds is 1,000 grams?
1,000 g (1 kg) is 2.2046 lb.