Pound to Gram Converter (lb to g)
1 pound = 453.592 gram. Grams are the unit of choice on packaged food and kitchen scales, while pounds are used in US recipes and shopping.
Result
2 lb = 907.184 g
How to convert pound to gram
Grams are the unit of choice on packaged food and kitchen scales, while pounds are used in US recipes and shopping. One pound is 453.592 g, so 500 g is about 1.1 lb.
Formula
g = lb × 453.592
Worked example
2 lb × 453.592 = 907.184 g
Pound to Gram quick-reference table
| Pound (lb) | Gram (g) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 226.796 g |
| 1 lb | 453.592 g |
| 2 lb | 907.184 g |
| 5 lb | 2,267.96 g |
| 10 lb | 4,535.92 g |
| 25 lb | 11,339.8 g |
Real-life examples
A 2 lb bag of sugar is about 907 g, and a 5 lb bag of flour is about 2.27 kg.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a pound?
One pound is 453.592 grams.
Is 500 g about a pound?
Close but not quite: 500 g is 1.1023 lb, about 10 percent more than a pound.
What is 1 pound in gram?
1 pound = 453.592 gram (lb to g).
What is the formula to convert lb to g?
g = lb × 453.592. For example, 2 lb × 453.592 = 907.184 g.
How do I convert g back to lb?
Use the reverse converter: 1 gram = 0.00220462 pound. Check: 907.184 g converts back to 2 lb.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? Gram to Pound converter (g to lb): 1 gram = 0.00220462 pound.
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