Grams to Pounds Converter (g to lb)

How to convert grams to pounds

To convert grams to pounds, multiply the number of grams by 0.002205 (or divide by 453.59).

Example: 500 g = 1.102 lb.

Meat and produce in Canada are priced per kilogram or per 100 g, and in the U.S. per pound.

Grams to Pounds conversion chart

g	lb
0.25 g	0.0005512 lb
0.5 g	0.001102 lb
0.75 g	0.001653 lb
1 g	0.002205 lb
1.5 g	0.003307 lb
2 g	0.004409 lb
2.5 g	0.005512 lb
3 g	0.006614 lb
3.5 g	0.007716 lb
4 g	0.008818 lb
4.5 g	0.009921 lb
5 g	0.01102 lb
6 g	0.01323 lb
7 g	0.01543 lb
8 g	0.01764 lb
9 g	0.01984 lb
10 g	0.02205 lb
11 g	0.02425 lb
12 g	0.02646 lb
13 g	0.02866 lb
14 g	0.03086 lb
15 g	0.03307 lb
16 g	0.03527 lb
18 g	0.03968 lb
20 g	0.04409 lb
24 g	0.05291 lb
25 g	0.05512 lb
30 g	0.06614 lb
32 g	0.07055 lb
35 g	0.07716 lb
40 g	0.08818 lb
45 g	0.09921 lb
50 g	0.11023 lb
55 g	0.12125 lb
60 g	0.13228 lb
64 g	0.1411 lb
65 g	0.1433 lb
70 g	0.15432 lb
75 g	0.16535 lb
80 g	0.17637 lb
85 g	0.18739 lb
90 g	0.19842 lb
100 g	0.22046 lb
110 g	0.24251 lb
120 g	0.26455 lb
125 g	0.27558 lb
128 g	0.28219 lb
150 g	0.33069 lb
175 g	0.38581 lb
180 g	0.39683 lb
200 g	0.44092 lb
220 g	0.48502 lb
250 g	0.55116 lb
300 g	0.66139 lb
400 g	0.88185 lb
500 g	1.102 lb
750 g	1.653 lb
1,000 g	2.205 lb

Metric vs. U.S. customary units

The United States uses U.S. customary units — inches, feet, miles, pounds, gallons and degrees Fahrenheit — for most everyday purposes. Canada officially adopted the metric system in the 1970s, so road signs, weather forecasts, gas pumps and food labels use kilometers, degrees Celsius, liters and grams. In practice many Canadians still use feet and inches for height, pounds for body weight and square feet for homes, which is why conversions come up constantly on both sides of the border.

Exact conversion factors

Since 1959 the inch, foot, yard, mile and pound have been defined in metric terms, so these conversions are exact, not approximations:

1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, so 1 foot = 30.48 cm and 1 mile = 1.609344 km.
1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly; 1 ounce = 28.349523125 g.
1 U.S. gallon = 3.785411784 liters. The imperial gallon used in the U.K. is larger: 4.54609 liters.
1 acre = 4,046.8564224 m², and 1 hectare = 10,000 m² (about 2.471 acres).

Temperature is different because the scales have different zero points: °F = °C × 9/5 + 32 and °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. Water freezes at 0 °C (32 °F) and boils at 100 °C (212 °F) at sea level, and −40 is the same in both scales.

Quick mental shortcuts

Kilometers to miles: multiply by 0.6 (100 km ≈ 60 miles; the exact figure is 62.1).
Kilograms to pounds: double it and add 10% (70 kg → 140 + 14 = 154 lb).
Celsius to Fahrenheit: double it and add 30 for a rough estimate (20 °C → 70 °F; the exact answer is 68 °F).
Liters to U.S. gallons: divide by 4 for a quick estimate (40 L ≈ 10 gallons; exactly 10.57).

Cooking and recipe conversions

U.S. recipes measure by volume — cups, tablespoons and teaspoons — while Canadian and most international recipes use milliliters and grams. A U.S. cup is about 237 mL, but Canadian "metric" measuring cups hold 250 mL, so the difference adds up in baking. For flour, sugar and butter, weighing in grams is more accurate than cups because the density of each ingredient differs.

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Tips for accurate conversions

Keep full precision until the final step and round only the answer — rounding intermediate numbers can add noticeable errors, especially in recipes, construction and engineering. Always check which gallon, ounce or ton a source means: U.S. and imperial units share names but not sizes, and a "fluid ounce" measures volume while an "ounce" of weight measures mass. For temperatures, remember that a temperature difference converts differently from a temperature reading: a change of 10 °C equals a change of 18 °F, without adding 32.

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Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in an inch?

Exactly 2.54 centimeters. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply by 2.54; to convert centimeters to inches, divide by 2.54.

How do I convert kg to pounds?

Multiply kilograms by 2.20462. For example, 70 kg × 2.20462 = 154.3 lb.

What is the formula for Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Multiply by 9/5 (1.8) and add 32. For example, 25 °C × 1.8 + 32 = 77 °F.

Is a U.S. gallon the same as a Canadian gallon?

No. Canada sells gas by the liter, but when gallons are mentioned in Canada they are sometimes imperial gallons (4.546 L), which are about 20% larger than U.S. gallons (3.785 L).

How many square feet are in a square meter?

About 10.764 square feet. A 1,000 sq ft home is roughly 92.9 m².

Sources & methodology

This calculator was last reviewed on November 2, 2026. Figures are based on the following official and primary sources:

NIST – Handbook 44, Appendix C: General Tables of Units of Measurement

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