Pounds to Grams (lb to g)
1 lb = 453.59237 g. Multiply pounds by 453.59237; the box below does it both ways.
grams
1.5 lb = 680.3886 g
How to convert pounds to grams
- Take the value in pounds.
- Multiply by 453.59237 (because 1 lb = 453.59237 g).
- Example: 1.5 lb × 453.59237 = 680.3886 g.
- Going back: divide by 453.59237, or multiply by 0.00220462.
Where this comes up
Multiply by 453.592. A pound of butter is 454 g; a 2.2 lb bag is a kilogram. Half a pound is 227 g, which is why US recipes feel like odd metric numbers.
| lb | g |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 113.3981 |
| 0.5 | 226.7962 |
| 1 | 453.5924 |
| 1.5 | 680.3886 |
| 2 | 907.1847 |
| 2.2 | 997.9032 |
| 3 | 1,360.78 |
| 4 | 1,814.37 |
| 5 | 2,267.96 |
| 10 | 4,535.92 |
| 20 | 9,071.85 |
| 50 | 22,679.62 |
Questions people ask
How many grams are in 1 pound?
1 lb = 453.59237 g. To convert, multiply the pound value by 453.59237.
What is 3 lb in g?
3 lb is 1,360.78 g.
How do I convert grams back to pounds?
Divide by 453.59237, or multiply by 0.00220462: 1 g = 0.00220462 lb.
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Factors are the exact international definitions; last checked 2026-10-10.