Grams to pounds

pounds = grams × 0.00220462

How to convert grams to pounds

One gram is 0.00220462 pounds, so multiply the number of grams by 0.00220462. For example, 20 grams is 20 × 0.00220462 = 0.04409245 pounds. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 453.59237.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 0.002 gets within 9.3% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Mass conversions come up in cooking and baking, shipping and luggage limits, body weight, medicine doses and buying food by weight.

grams	pounds
1 g	0.00220462 lb
2 g	0.00440925 lb
3 g	0.00661387 lb
4 g	0.00881849 lb
5 g	0.01102311 lb
6 g	0.01322774 lb
7 g	0.01543236 lb
8 g	0.01763698 lb
9 g	0.0198416 lb
10 g	0.02204623 lb
11 g	0.02425085 lb
12 g	0.02645547 lb
13 g	0.02866009 lb
14 g	0.03086472 lb
15 g	0.03306934 lb
16 g	0.03527396 lb
17 g	0.03747858 lb
18 g	0.03968321 lb
19 g	0.04188783 lb
20 g	0.04409245 lb
25 g	0.05511557 lb
30 g	0.06613868 lb
40 g	0.0881849 lb
50 g	0.11023113 lb
60 g	0.13227736 lb
70 g	0.15432358 lb
75 g	0.1653467 lb
80 g	0.17636981 lb
90 g	0.19841604 lb
100 g	0.22046226 lb
120 g	0.26455471 lb
150 g	0.33069339 lb
200 g	0.44092452 lb
250 g	0.55115566 lb
300 g	0.66138679 lb
400 g	0.88184905 lb
500 g	1.102311 lb
750 g	1.653467 lb
1,000 g	2.204623 lb
1,500 g	3.306934 lb
2,000 g	4.409245 lb
5,000 g	11.023113 lb
10,000 g	22.046226 lb

Questions

How many pounds are in a gram?

0.00220462 pounds.

How do I convert grams to pounds in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.00220462, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.