grams to pounds

This converter makes instant conversions from grams (g) to pounds (lb). It also provides the conversion steps. To use the converter, please provide a value in the input field. The converter will begin making conversions as the values are being typed in.

A gram (g) is a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) and a pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the United States (US) customary systems of measurement as well as in the British imperial system.

How many pounds in a gram?

The basis of many units of measurement have changed over the course of history as well as location. Today, the most common is the international avoirdupois pound, which is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms or 453.59237 grams. Based on this definition of the pound, there are ≈ 0.00220462262 pounds in a gram.

How to convert grams to pounds

Based on the definition of 1 pound being exactly 453.59237 grams, the gram to pound conversion formula is:

Thus, to convert from grams to pounds, divide a value in grams by 453.59237. For example, convert a phone weighed 206 grams to pounds: