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Do you need to convert grams (g) to pounds (lbs), or pounds to grams? It's easy to do. All you need to know is that 1 g = 0.0022 lbs, and thus 1 lb = 453.6 g. [1] From there, conversion is just a simple multiplication problem.

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Method 1
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Converting Grams to Pounds

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  1. 0022lbs. Every single gram is only about .2% of a pound, or .0022lbs. So, , and every additional gram adds another .0022 pounds. Thus, , , and so on. Thought of another way, this means there are .0022 pounds per gram. [2]
    • If you remember that a kilogram weighs 2.2 pounds, this conversion is much easier. After all, 1 kilogram = 1000 grams. So, 1 gram must be one one-thousandth the weight of a kilogram, or .0022lbs. [3]
  2. This is all it takes. Simply multiply the grams by the pounds per gram, .0022, to convert everything simply into pounds. [4]
      • 20g = .044 lbs
      • 12492g = 27.48 lbs
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  3. [5] The conversion factors given above are rounded, and will suffice for most common tasks. If you need more precision, you can simply use the conversion factors below, using as many decimal places as you need. [6]
    • 1 g = 0.00220462262 lb
    • 1 lb = 453.592 g (if you want to convert pounds to grams, multiply number of pounds by 453.592) [7]
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Converting Without a Calculator

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  1. Left without a calculator? You can still get a rough approximation of the conversion using basic math in place of long decimal division. This trick simply re-writes .0022 so that Furthermore, you can simplify your estimation by simply using "2" instead of 2.2. You must remember, however, that this estimation will always underestimate the actual answer, an issue that gets bigger the bigger the number converted:
    • Estimated Answer: .0004
    • Estimated Answer: 24.98
  2. When simplifying the problem in the last step, you used .002 instead of .0022 to get an estimation. But .0022 is really just .002 + .0002 = .0022. You just figured out how to get .002 grams in your last step -- you simply multiply by 2, then divide by 1000. For the second half, you just multiply by 2 and divide by 10,000, giving you .0002. But you already did most of the work! Just divide your estimation by ten and then add this answer back to the estimation. Seen in full:
    • Convert 12492 grams to pounds:
    • Step 1-- Find .002 lbs estimation
    • Step 2-- Find .0002 lbs estimation
    • Step 3 -- Add the two estimations together
    • 12492g = 27.48 lbs This is the same answer as the calculator conversion used above!
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    The price of salmon is quoted at $3.99 per 100 grams. What is the price equivalent in pounds?
    Donagan
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    Because 100 grams are equal to 0.22 pound, you would divide $3.99 by 0.22 to get a price of $18.14 per pound.
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    How do I convert pounds to grams?
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    Multiply pounds by 453.59.
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    How do I convert 64 kg to lb?
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    Multiply kilograms by 2.2.
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      To convert grams to pounds, multiply the total number of grams by .0022 and write the result in pounds. The reason for this is because 1 gram is equal to .0022 pounds. If you need a more precise measurement, multiply the grams by 0.00220462262. To learn how to convert pounds to grams, read on!

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