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Convert Grams to Pounds
Convert pounds into grams and vice versa
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Pounds and Grams
The pound (often denoted by the pound symbol "lb") is a unit of mass used in the imperial system of units, which is mainly used in the United States. The term "pound" comes from the Latin word for scale, "libra". One pound is defined as exactly 453.59237 grams.
The gram (abbreviated as "g") is a unit of mass in the international system of units (SI). It is defined as the thousandth part of a kilogram, the basic unit of mass in the SI. The term "gram" is derived from the Greek word "gramma", which means "small weight".
The formulas for converting pounds to grams and vice versa are as follows:
1 lb = 453.59237 g
1 g = 0.00220462 lb
Here is a simple conversion table from pounds to grams:
| Pounds | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 | 453.59237 |
| 2 | 907.18474 |
| 3 | 1360.77711 |
| 4 | 1814.36948 |
| 5 | 2267.96185 |