How To Convert Grams To Ounces & Pounds

You can convert grams to ounces and/or pounds just by using some simple multiplication and division. You'll use the conversion that tell you there are 0.0352739619 oz. in a gram and 16 oz. in a pound. If you want to do calculations that tell you how to convert grams to pounds, skipping over ounces, you'll use the conversion that tells you there are 0.00220462262 lb. in a gram. Although a calculator will expedite how quickly and how correctly you can convert your grams to ounces and/or pounds, you can also do so with a pencil and paper.

Step 1

Multiply your number of grams by 0.0352739619. The answer will tell you how many ounces you have. For example, 1,000 g times 0.0352739619 oz. equals 35.2739619 oz. .

Step 2

Divide your ounces from step 1 by 16. The answer will tell you how many pounds you have. Your remainder will tell you how many ounces are left over if there aren't enough to make a full pound. For example, 35.2739619 oz. divided by 16 equals 2 with a remainder of 3.2, so you have 2 lbs., 3 oz.

Step 3

Multiply your number of grams by 0.0625 pounds if you want to convert grams directly to pounds without considering or having to do calculations for ounces. For example, 1,000 g times 0.00220462262 lb. equals 2.20462262 lbs.