Quick answer: How many grams in a pound? Exactly 453.592 g
1 international avoirdupois pound = 453.592 grams.
But if you cook, meal-prep, or follow metric-only diets, you’ll need more than one number. Use the interactive converter below, then scroll for common equivalences, calorie examples, and a few fun FAQs Google keeps asking.
Converter : Pound ↔ Gram
Tip: change either box and the other updates automatically.
Why it helps: Readers stay longer (higher ad RPM) and instantly copy the conversion into their shopping lists or our carrot-heavy keto fried pickle balls recipe.
Common Conversions at a Glance
| Pounds | Grams | Pounds | Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ lb | 113.398 g | 1 lb | 453.592 g |
| ½ lb | 226.796 g | 1 ½ lb | 680.388 g |
| ¾ lb | 340.194 g | 2 lb | 907.185 g |
Cook’s tip: Two pounds of carrots (907 g) make four family-size portions of our ribbon carrot salad. Measure once; crunch twice.
Why 453.592 g Exactly?
In 1959, U.S. and Commonwealth nations agreed on the international avoirdupois pound, locking it at 0.453 592 37 kg (NIST Handbook 44, 2025 update, NIST). Canada still uses that same definition—so a “Canadian pound” is identical to a U.S. pound.
FAQ – Google PAA Answers
Is 1 pound the same as 500 g?
No. One pound is 453.592 g—about 46 g less than 500 g.
How many grams is a Canadian pound?
Exactly 453.592 g; Canada follows the international definition.
Is 200 g half a pound?
Half a pound is 226.796 g, so 200 g is roughly 0.44 lb.
How many grams is 16 oz in a pound?
Sixteen ounces equal one pound, which equals 453.592 g.
Related Semrush searches: “how many grams in a quarter pound” and “how many grams are in a quarter pound” both answer to 113.398 g.
Calorie Context: Why Converting Matters
If you’re tracking macros, unit errors sabotage results. A home chef who mis-converts 2 lb (907 g) of chicken for our protein-packed air-fryer chicken-apple sausage might undereat protein by 80 g. Similar mishaps with our indulgent banana bread iced latte can spike sugar counts.
Quick Reference Card
- 1 lb → 453.592 g
- ½ lb → 226.796 g
- ¼ lb → 113.398 g
Bookmark this page or pin our infographic for instant grocery math. Want more handy swaps? Grab our free PDF “Kitchen Conversions for Healthy American Bites” below.
Conclusion – Convert Once, Cook Confidently
Now you can flip pounds to grams—and back—without leaving the page. Use the converter whenever a recipe lists awkward imperial weights, then dive into flavor by trying our buttermilk blueberry breakfast cake or exploring mineral-smart seasonings in Celtic vs Himalayan salt. Happy measuring!
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