Created By : Rina Nayak

Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli

Last Updated : May 08, 2023


Utilize this free online & handy grams to pounds calculator and easily convert the given g to lb. Just provide the input weight in the allotted box and click on the calculate button to display the result with steps in a fraction of seconds.

Weight(in grams):

Definitions of Grams and Pounds

Gram: A gram is a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). Initially, a gram was defined as the absolute weight pf pure water in a cubic centimeter at the temperature of melting ice.

However, it is the fundamental unit of mass that uses kilograms as the base unit of mass. Gram in one thousandth of kilogram and the symbol for gram is g. For instance, 100 grams is denoted as 100g.

Pound: A pound is a unit of mass used in the imperial and us customary systems of measurement. The symbol of pound is lb. A regular pound used today is defined as precisely 0.45359237 kilograms.

The avoirdupois pound is equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces. At present, pounds are used for labelling of packaged foods, In UK, pounds and stones are used while describing body weight (stone=14 pounds).

Grams to Pounds Formula

The formula to convert grams to pounds is given as

lb =g * 0.0022046

Gram to Pound Conversion Table/Chart

A chart of common weight conversions for grams and pounds is available here:

Gram [g] Pound [lbs]
0.01 g 2.20462E-5 lbs
0.1 g 0.0002204623 lbs
1 g 0.0022046226 lbs
2 g 0.0044092452 lbs
3 g 0.0066138679 lbs
5 g 0.0110231131 lbs
10 g 0.0220462262 lbs
20 g 0.0440924524 lbs
50 g 0.1102311311 lbs
100 g 0.2204622622 lbs
1000 g 2.2046226218 lbs

Step by Step Process To Calculate Grams to Pounds (g to lb)

Here are the detailed steps to convert grams unit measurement to pounds unit measurement that everyone should follow while calculating manually.

  • Firstly, get familiar with the simple conversion formula for grams to pounds.
  • Now, consider the weight of grams given in the question.
  • We know that 1 gram (g) is equal to 0.00220462262185 pounds (lbs).
  • To calculate the g to lb conversion manually, you have to divide the mass of grams value by the conversion ratio.
  • After calculation, you will get the desired output in pounds.

Example:

Calculate the conversion of 150 grams to pounds and verify with a calculator

Solution:

Given mass (m) in grams is 150 g

The conversion formula is Pounds (lb) = Grams (g) / 453.59237

lb = 150g / 453.59237

lb = 0.330693 pounds.

Hence, the result after converting grams to pounds is 0.330693 lb.

FAQs on Grams to Pounds and Ounces Calculator with Steps

1. How many pounds are in a gram?

In a pound there are 453.59237 grams. So, divide the grams value by 453.59237 to get the pounds weight.


2. What is the conversion factor for grams to pounds?

The conversion factor for grams to pounds is 1 gram is equal to 0.00220462 pounds(lbs).


3. How do you convert 500 grams to pounds and ounces using g to lb calculator?

With the help of grams to pounds calculator, you can easily convert 500 grams to lbs and Oz. Just provide the 500 value in the input box and click on the calculate button to get the output. Hence, it results the approx value for 500 grams into pounds and ounces ie., 500 g = 1 lb, 1.64 oz