Pounds to grams (lb → g)

1 lb = 453.6 g. ½ lb ≈ 227 g, 2 lb ≈ 907 g, 2.2 lb ≈ 1 kg.

Pounds are used for meat, vegetables and larger amounts in American recipes. Here's the conversion to grams and kilograms.

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Pounds to grams

One pound has 16 ounces. Recipes often mix both: “1 lb 4 oz” is 20 oz or 567 g. See ounces to grams for the small amounts.

1 kg is about 2.2 lb. For a quick estimate, multiply pounds by 450 to get grams.

How many grams is ½ lb?

½ lb is 227 g.

How many pounds are in 1 kg?

1 kg is 2.2 lb.

Is a pound 500 g?

No. In Germany and some other European countries “Pfund” is used for 500 g, but the US and UK pound is 453.6 g.