How many pounds are in a gram?

1 g = 0.002205 lb. To convert any amount, multiply by 0.002205.

How do you convert grams to pounds?

Multiply the number of grams by 0.002205 to get pounds. The formula is shown in the "How it's calculated" section above.

Where does the conversion factor come from?

It's a published international standard. Most are defined exactly by international agreement (e.g. 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly, 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Source citations are listed under the formula above.

Unit converter — Mass

Grams to pounds converter

Convert grams (g) to pounds (lb). Source-cited conversion factor, exact to the displayed precision.

Results are mathematically exact for the displayed precision. How we calculate.

How it's calculated

Convert grams to pounds— the formula

Grams convert to pounds by multiplying by the published conversion factor. The factor below is exact to the precision shown, sourced from the citation under the formula.

lb = g × 0.002205

g = lb × 453.59

Mass: SI base unit (BIPM). Avoirdupois conversions: 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg (international agreement 1959); 1 oz = 1/16 lb; 1 stone = 14 lb.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in a gram?
1 g = 0.002205 lb. To convert any amount, multiply by 0.002205.
How do you convert grams to pounds?
Multiply the number of grams by 0.002205 to get pounds. The formula is shown in the "How it's calculated" section above.
Where does the conversion factor come from?
It's a published international standard. Most are defined exactly by international agreement (e.g. 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly, 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Source citations are listed under the formula above.