Pounds to Grams
Convert pounds (lb) to grams (g). 1 lb = 453.592 g (and 1 g = 0.0022046244 lb). It all runs locally in your browser.
Pounds to Grams table
| Pounds | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 226.796 g |
| 1 lb | 453.592 g |
| 2 lb | 907.184 g |
| 3 lb | 1360.776 g |
| 5 lb | 2267.96 g |
| 10 lb | 4535.92 g |
| 25 lb | 11339.8 g |
| 50 lb | 22679.6 g |
| 100 lb | 45359.2 g |
Where this conversion shows up
Cooking from American recipes with a metric kitchen scale, and any time a US weight has to be entered into a system that only accepts grams.
Worked example
A recipe calling for 1 lb of mince is 453.6 g — so a 500 g pack is close enough, with a little left over. Half a pound of butter is 226.8 g, near enough to a 250 g block for most baking.
Rounding and precision
Round to the nearest 5 g for cooking; for baking, especially bread and pastry, keep it to the gram, because hydration ratios shift noticeably at a few percent.
How to convert
To convert pounds to grams, multiply by 453.592. Need other units? Use the full Unit Converter.
FAQ
How many grams in a pound?
1 pound equals 453.592 grams (g).
How do I convert pounds to grams?
Multiply the pounds value by 453.592. For example, 5 lb = 2267.96 g.
How many grams is 1 lb?
453.592 g. Two pounds is 907.18 g, just under a kilogram.
Can I substitute 500g for 1lb in a recipe?
Usually yes — 500 g is 10% more than a pound, which is fine for stews and roasts but can matter in baking, where ratios are precise.