How many jin are in 1 pound?

1 lb equals 0.90718474 斤. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert pounds to jin?

Multiply the value in lb by the conversion factor. For example, 10 lb = 9.0718474 斤. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the pounds to jin conversion exact?

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

Can I convert pounds to jin 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 pounds and jin?

Pounds (lb) and Jin (斤) are both units of mass but belong to different measurement systems. 1 lb = 0.90718474 斤. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Pounds to Jin (lb → 斤) — Free Online Converter

lb → 斤 Reference Table

lb	斤
0.001 lb	0.00090718474 斤
0.002 lb	0.00181436948 斤
0.003 lb	0.00272155422 斤
0.004 lb	0.00362873896 斤
0.005 lb	0.0045359237 斤
0.006 lb	0.00544310844 斤
0.007 lb	0.00635029318 斤
0.008 lb	0.00725747792 斤
0.009 lb	0.00816466266 斤
0.01 lb	0.0090718474 斤
0.02 lb	0.0181436948 斤
0.03 lb	0.0272155422 斤
0.04 lb	0.0362873896 斤
0.05 lb	0.045359237 斤
0.06 lb	0.0544310844 斤
0.07 lb	0.0635029318 斤
0.08 lb	0.0725747792 斤
0.09 lb	0.0816466266 斤
0.1 lb	0.090718474 斤
0.2 lb	0.181436948 斤
0.3 lb	0.272155422 斤
0.4 lb	0.362873896 斤
0.5 lb	0.45359237 斤
0.6 lb	0.544310844 斤
0.7 lb	0.635029318 斤
0.8 lb	0.725747792 斤
0.9 lb	0.816466266 斤
1 lb	0.90718474 斤
1.5 lb	1.36077711 斤
2 lb	1.81436948 斤
2.5 lb	2.26796185 斤
3 lb	2.72155422 斤
3.5 lb	3.17514659 斤
4 lb	3.62873896 斤
4.5 lb	4.08233133 斤
5 lb	4.5359237 斤
5.5 lb	4.98951607 斤
6 lb	5.44310844 斤
6.5 lb	5.89670081 斤
7 lb	6.35029318 斤
7.5 lb	6.80388555 斤
8 lb	7.25747792 斤
8.5 lb	7.71107029 斤
9 lb	8.16466266 斤
9.5 lb	8.61825503 斤
10 lb	9.0718474 斤
11 lb	9.97903214 斤
12 lb	10.88621688 斤
13 lb	11.79340162 斤
14 lb	12.70058636 斤
15 lb	13.6077711 斤
16 lb	14.51495584 斤
17 lb	15.42214058 斤
18 lb	16.32932532 斤
19 lb	17.23651006 斤
20 lb	18.1436948 斤
25 lb	22.6796185 斤
30 lb	27.2155422 斤
35 lb	31.7514659 斤
40 lb	36.2873896 斤
45 lb	40.8233133 斤
50 lb	45.359237 斤
55 lb	49.8951607 斤
60 lb	54.4310844 斤
65 lb	58.9670081 斤
70 lb	63.5029318 斤
75 lb	68.0388555 斤
80 lb	72.5747792 斤
85 lb	77.1107029 斤
90 lb	81.6466266 斤
95 lb	86.1825503 斤
100 lb	90.718474 斤
120 lb	108.8621688 斤
125 lb	113.3980925 斤
130 lb	117.9340162 斤
140 lb	127.0058636 斤
150 lb	136.077711 斤
160 lb	145.1495584 斤
175 lb	158.7573295 斤
180 lb	163.2932532 斤
200 lb	181.436948 斤
225 lb	204.1165665 斤
250 lb	226.796185 斤
275 lb	249.4758035 斤
300 lb	272.155422 斤
350 lb	317.514659 斤
400 lb	362.873896 斤
450 lb	408.233133 斤
500 lb	453.59237 斤
600 lb	544.310844 斤
700 lb	635.029318 斤
750 lb	680.388555 斤
800 lb	725.747792 斤
900 lb	816.466266 斤
1000 lb	907.18474 斤
1200 lb	1088.621688 斤
1250 lb	1133.980925 斤
1500 lb	1360.77711 斤
1750 lb	1587.573295 斤
2000 lb	1814.36948 斤
2500 lb	2267.96185 斤
3000 lb	2721.55422 斤
4000 lb	3628.73896 斤
4500 lb	4082.33133 斤
5000 lb	4535.9237 斤
6000 lb	5443.10844 斤
7000 lb	6350.29318 斤
7500 lb	6803.88555 斤
8000 lb	7257.47792 斤
9000 lb	8164.66266 斤
10000 lb	9071.8474 斤
15000 lb	13607.7711 斤
20000 lb	18143.6948 斤
25000 lb	22679.6185 斤
50000 lb	45359.237 斤
75000 lb	68038.8555 斤
100000 lb	90718.474 斤

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Pounds to Jin?

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

Mass conversions from lb to 斤 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 Pounds to Jin

To convert pounds to jin, use the following formula:

斤 = lb × 0.90718474

Example: 1 lb = 0.90718474 斤

For example, 5 lb = 4.5359237 斤, 10 lb = 9.0718474 斤, and 100 lb = 90.718474 斤. For larger values, 1000 lb = 907.18474 斤. Conversely, 1 斤 = 1.102311311 lb. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Use Cases

One pound to jin: 1 lb = 0.90718474 斤
2.2 lb (approximately 1 kg / 2 jin): 2.2 lb = 1.995806428 斤
5 lb bag of imported flour: 5 lb = 4.5359237 斤

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 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.

What is a Jin?

A traditional Chinese unit of mass (斤). Standardized to 500 grams in China.

The most common unit for buying groceries in China.

Pounds → Jin

Pounds to Jin Formula