| Pounds (lb) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 453.592 |
| 2 | 907.184 |
| 5 | 2267.96 |
| 10 | 4535.92 |
| 20 | 9071.85 |
Pounds (lb) and grams (g) are both units used to measure mass, but they belong to different measurement systems. The pound is a unit in the imperial and US customary systems, while the gram is part of the metric system. Converting between the two is common in international trade, fitness tracking, and culinary measurements.
To convert pounds to grams, multiply by 453.592. To convert grams to pounds, divide by 453.592.
Grams are commonly used in science, medicine, and most countries around the world. Pounds are more frequently seen in the US, especially in body weight, food labeling, and fitness. Understanding how to convert between the two is helpful for interpreting recipes, shipment weights, and health data.
Always be mindful of rounding. For commercial and legal purposes (like in packaging or pharmaceuticals), use at least 3-4 decimal places for accuracy.
