How many pounds are in 1 gram?

1 g equals 0.002204622622 lb. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert grams to pounds?

Multiply the value in g by the conversion factor. For example, 10 g = 0.02204622622 lb. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the grams to pounds conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert grams to pounds offline?

Yes! OmniConvert runs entirely in your browser — no internet connection needed after the page loads. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What is the difference between grams and pounds?

Grams (g) and Pounds (lb) are both units of mass but belong to different measurement systems. 1 g = 0.002204622622 lb. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Grams to Pounds (g → lb) — Free Online Converter

g → lb Reference Table

g	lb
0.001 g	0.000002204622622 lb
0.002 g	0.000004409245244 lb
0.003 g	0.000006613867866 lb
0.004 g	0.000008818490487 lb
0.005 g	0.00001102311311 lb
0.006 g	0.00001322773573 lb
0.007 g	0.00001543235835 lb
0.008 g	0.00001763698097 lb
0.009 g	0.0000198416036 lb
0.01 g	0.00002204622622 lb
0.02 g	0.00004409245244 lb
0.03 g	0.00006613867866 lb
0.04 g	0.00008818490487 lb
0.05 g	0.0001102311311 lb
0.06 g	0.0001322773573 lb
0.07 g	0.0001543235835 lb
0.08 g	0.0001763698097 lb
0.09 g	0.000198416036 lb
0.1 g	0.0002204622622 lb
0.2 g	0.0004409245244 lb
0.3 g	0.0006613867866 lb
0.4 g	0.0008818490487 lb
0.5 g	0.001102311311 lb
0.6 g	0.001322773573 lb
0.7 g	0.001543235835 lb
0.8 g	0.001763698097 lb
0.9 g	0.00198416036 lb
1 g	0.002204622622 lb
1.5 g	0.003306933933 lb
2 g	0.004409245244 lb
2.5 g	0.005511556555 lb
3 g	0.006613867866 lb
3.5 g	0.007716179176 lb
4 g	0.008818490487 lb
4.5 g	0.009920801798 lb
5 g	0.01102311311 lb
5.5 g	0.01212542442 lb
6 g	0.01322773573 lb
6.5 g	0.01433004704 lb
7 g	0.01543235835 lb
7.5 g	0.01653466966 lb
8 g	0.01763698097 lb
8.5 g	0.01873929229 lb
9 g	0.0198416036 lb
9.5 g	0.02094391491 lb
10 g	0.02204622622 lb
11 g	0.02425084884 lb
12 g	0.02645547146 lb
13 g	0.02866009408 lb
14 g	0.03086471671 lb
15 g	0.03306933933 lb
16 g	0.03527396195 lb
17 g	0.03747858457 lb
18 g	0.03968320719 lb
19 g	0.04188782982 lb
20 g	0.04409245244 lb
25 g	0.05511556555 lb
30 g	0.06613867866 lb
35 g	0.07716179176 lb
40 g	0.08818490487 lb
45 g	0.09920801798 lb
50 g	0.1102311311 lb
55 g	0.1212542442 lb
60 g	0.1322773573 lb
65 g	0.1433004704 lb
70 g	0.1543235835 lb
75 g	0.1653466966 lb
80 g	0.1763698097 lb
85 g	0.1873929229 lb
90 g	0.198416036 lb
95 g	0.2094391491 lb
100 g	0.2204622622 lb
120 g	0.2645547146 lb
125 g	0.2755778277 lb
130 g	0.2866009408 lb
140 g	0.3086471671 lb
150 g	0.3306933933 lb
160 g	0.3527396195 lb
175 g	0.3858089588 lb
180 g	0.3968320719 lb
200 g	0.4409245244 lb
225 g	0.4960400899 lb
250 g	0.5511556555 lb
275 g	0.606271221 lb
300 g	0.6613867866 lb
350 g	0.7716179176 lb
400 g	0.8818490487 lb
450 g	0.9920801798 lb
500 g	1.102311311 lb
600 g	1.322773573 lb
700 g	1.543235835 lb
750 g	1.653466966 lb
800 g	1.763698097 lb
900 g	1.98416036 lb
1000 g	2.204622622 lb
1200 g	2.645547146 lb
1250 g	2.755778277 lb
1500 g	3.306933933 lb
1750 g	3.858089588 lb
2000 g	4.409245244 lb
2500 g	5.511556555 lb
3000 g	6.613867866 lb
4000 g	8.818490487 lb
4500 g	9.920801798 lb
5000 g	11.02311311 lb
6000 g	13.22773573 lb
7000 g	15.43235835 lb
7500 g	16.53466966 lb
8000 g	17.63698097 lb
9000 g	19.8416036 lb
10000 g	22.04622622 lb
15000 g	33.06933933 lb
20000 g	44.09245244 lb
25000 g	55.11556555 lb
50000 g	110.2311311 lb
75000 g	165.3466966 lb
100000 g	220.4622622 lb

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Grams to Pounds?

Converting between grams (g) and pounds (lb) is one of the most common mass conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert g to lb saves time and prevents errors.

Mass conversions from g to lb are vital in culinary arts, logistics, and pharmaceutical industries. Professional chefs and home bakers rely on precise ingredient conversions to replicate international recipes — a slight variation in flour or leavening agents can ruin the texture of a dish. In global shipping, freight costs and vehicle load limits depend on accurate weight calculations to ensure safety and compliance with transport regulations. Furthermore, in healthcare and chemistry, dosage calculations must be exact; confusing mass units can lead to ineffective treatments or dangerous overdoses. Reliable mass conversion ensures consistency across borders and disciplines.

How to Convert Grams to Pounds

To convert grams to pounds, use the following formula:

lb = g × 0.002204622622

Example: 1 g = 0.002204622622 lb

For example, 5 g = 0.01102311311 lb, 10 g = 0.02204622622 lb, and 100 g = 0.2204622622 lb. For larger values, 1000 g = 2.204622622 lb. Conversely, 1 lb = 453.59237 g. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mass vs Weight: confusing mass (kg) with weight/force (Newtons or lbs-force).
Ton variations: mixing up Short Ton (US), Long Ton (UK), and Metric Tonne.
Ounce confusion: confusing Ounces (weight) with Fluid Ounces (volume).

Pro Tips

Kitchen scales: Use the 'Tare' button to zero out container weight.
Water weight: 1 Liter of water weighs exactly 1 kg (at 4°C). Useful benchmark.
Conversion rule: To get kg from lbs, divide by 2.2 (approx halve it).

What is a Gram?

The gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram (0.001 kg). Originally defined as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at 4°C.

Grams are widely used for small weights in cooking (ingredients), nutrition facts, chemistry, and postal services worldwide.

What is a Pound?

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the Imperial and US customary systems. The international avoirdupois pound is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms since 1959.

Pounds are the primary unit of weight in the United States and are widely used in the UK for body weight. Common uses include groceries, body mass, and engineering in the US.

Grams → Pounds

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