Pound (lb)
Exactly 0.45359237 kilograms; the primary US weight unit.
Result
1 pound = 453.59237 grams
Pound at a glance
| Unit name | Pound (plural: pounds) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | lb |
| Quantity measured | Weight & Mass |
| Measurement system | US customary |
| Also known as | lb, lbs, pounds, # |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 pound in other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 lb equals |
|---|---|
| Microgram | 453,592,370 µg |
| Milligram | 453,592.37 mg |
| Gram | 453.59237 g |
| Kilogram | 0.45359237 kg |
| Metric ton | 0.000453592 t |
| Ounce | 16 oz |
| Stone | 0.071428571 st |
| US short ton | 0.0005 ton |
| Imperial long ton | 0.000446429 long ton |
| Carat | 2,267.96185 ct |
| Grain | 7,000 gr |
| Dram | 256 dr |
| Troy ounce | 14.5833333 ozt |
| US hundredweight | 0.01 cwt |
| Imperial hundredweight | 0.008928571 long cwt |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a pound?
- Exactly 0.45359237 kilograms; the primary US weight unit.
- What is the symbol for the pound?
- The symbol for the pound is lb. It measures weight & mass.
- How many grams are in a pound?
- 1 pound = 453.59237 grams.
- How many kilograms are in a pound?
- 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms.
- How many metric tons are in a pound?
- 1 pound = 0.000453592 metric tons.