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Pounds to Grams Converter

One pound equals 453.6 grams. Enter any weight in pounds and get grams instantly.

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1 lb = 454 g

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0.45Kilograms

How many grams are in a pound?

There are 453.592 grams in one pound, which most cooks round to 454 g. A pound is also 16 ounces, so each ounce is about 28.35 g. Use this converter for meat, flour sacks, butter blocks and any US recipe that lists weights in pounds.

grams = pounds × 453.592
Example: 2.5 lb × 453.592 = 1,134 g

Pounds to Grams chart

PoundsGrams
0.25 lb113 g
0.5 lb227 g
0.75 lb340 g
1 lb454 g
1.5 lb680 g
2 lb907 g
2.5 lb1,134 g
3 lb1,361 g
5 lb2,268 g
10 lb4,536 g

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in a pound?

One pound is 453.592 grams, usually rounded to 454 g.

How many grams are in half a pound?

Half a pound is about 227 grams.

How many grams is 2 pounds?

2 pounds is about 907 grams.

Is a kilogram more than a pound?

Yes. 1 kilogram is about 2.2 pounds.

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Last updated: November 2026. Results are for cooking and baking and are rounded for everyday kitchen use.