Convert grams to pounds instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Grams-to-pounds is the conversion you need when a metric recipe, parcel label or product spec has to make sense to someone thinking in pounds. The anchor is exact: 1 pound is defined as 453.59237 grams, fixed by international agreement in 1959, so 1 g is 0.00220462 lb and 500 g is just over 1.1 lb. Because a single gram is so small, results are usually more useful in pounds and ounces — a 3,500 g newborn, for example, is about 7 lb 11½ oz, which is how UK and US hospitals still announce it. For postage and luggage, check which rounding the carrier applies before you trust a figure sitting right at a limit.
How to convert grams to pounds
Multiply the value by 0.002204622622.
lb = g × 0.002204622622Example: 10 g = 0.022 lb.
Grams to Pounds conversion table
| Grams (g) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.0022 lb |
| 2 g | 0.0044 lb |
| 3 g | 0.0066 lb |
| 4 g | 0.0088 lb |
| 5 g | 0.011 lb |
| 10 g | 0.022 lb |
| 15 g | 0.0331 lb |
| 20 g | 0.0441 lb |
| 25 g | 0.0551 lb |
| 50 g | 0.1102 lb |
| 100 g | 0.2205 lb |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds is 1 gram?
1 gram equals 0.0022 pounds.
What is the formula to convert g to lb?
To convert g to lb, multiply the value by 0.002204622622. The full formula is: lb = g × 0.002204622622.
How do I convert pounds back to grams?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the pounds field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: g = lb ÷ 0.002204622622.
Is the g to lb conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.002204622622) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.