WEIGHT CONVERSION
How Many Grams in a Pound?
Quick answer453.6 g
1 lb = 453.6 g.
One pound is 453.59 grams, usually rounded to 454 g. Half a pound is about 227 g and a quarter pound about 113 g. For kilograms, a pound is 0.45 kg.
Pounds to grams
| Lb | G | Kg | Oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ lb | 113.4 g | 0.113 kg | 4 oz |
| ½ lb | 226.8 g | 0.227 kg | 8 oz |
| ¾ lb | 340.2 g | 0.34 kg | 12 oz |
| 1 lb | 453.6 g | 0.454 kg | 16 oz |
| 1½ lb | 680.4 g | 0.68 kg | 24 oz |
| 2 lb | 907.2 g | 0.907 kg | 32 oz |
| 3 lb | 1,361 g | 1.36 kg | 48 oz |
| 4 lb | 1,814 g | 1.81 kg | 64 oz |
| 5 lb | 2,268 g | 2.27 kg | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 4,536 g | 4.54 kg | 160 oz |
Quick mental math
For a fast estimate, multiply pounds by 450. Two pounds of ground meat is about 900 g, and five pounds of potatoes about 2,250 g (the exact figure is 2,268 g). European packages are often 500 g, which is about 1.1 lb, so a recipe asking for a pound can use one 500 g pack with a little left over.
Common questions
How many g are in ½ lb?
½ lb = 226.8 g.
How many g are in 2 lb?
2 lb = 907.2 g.
How many g are in 3 lb?
3 lb = 1,361 g.
How many g are in 5 lb?
5 lb = 2,268 g.
How many lb are in 454 g?
454 g = 1 lb.