Convert Gram to Pound
Gram
The gram (g) is a unit of mass in the metric system, and it is equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram (0.001 kg). Since the kilogram is the SI base unit of mass defined by the Planck constant (h), the gram is indirectly defined by the same constant. This modern definition ensures the gram's precision and stability as part of the International System of Units (SI).
The gram was introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system's creation. Originally, it was defined as the mass of one cubic centimeter of pure water at its maximum density (approximately 4°C). This practical link to water made it a convenient and universal reference. The gram served as a base unit of mass in early metric systems, but in 1889, the kilogram was adopted as the primary standard, making the gram a derived unit equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram.
Pound
The pound (lb) is a unit of mass or weight in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms in the International System of Units (SI), ensuring consistency across different systems. It is commonly used to measure body weight, food quantities, and in industries like shipping.
The pound has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was known as the libra, a unit of weight equivalent to around 327 grams. The term pound comes from the Latin word "libra", which was used to refer to both the Roman pound and the unit of weight for trade. Over time, the pound evolved through various forms, including the Avoirdupois pound used in medieval England, which was based on a system of 16 ounces. The Avoirdupois pound became the standard for most goods in the U.S. and Britain by the 14th century and was later standardized internationally, with its value fixed to the kilogram in the 20th century.
Convert Gram to other weight-converter units
1 Gram = 0.001 Kilogram
1 Gram = 1 Gram
1 Gram = 1000 Milligram
1 Gram = 0.000001 Metric Ton
1 Gram = 9.842073304e-7 Long Ton
1 Gram = 0.0000011023 Short Ton
1 Gram = 0.0022046244 Pound
1 Gram = 0.0352739907 Ounce
1 Gram = 5 Carat
1 Gram = 0.0001763698 Stone (US)
1 Gram = 0.000157473 Stone (UK)
1 Gram = 15.432358353 Grain
1 Gram = 0.0000685218 Slug
1 Gram = 0.00001 Quintal
1 Gram = 0.0000881849 Quarter (US)
1 Gram = 0.0000787365 Quarter (UK)
1 Gram = 0.0000220462 Hundredweight (US)
1 Gram = 0.0000196841 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Gram = 0.0342857104 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Gram = 0.0306122449 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Gram = 0.000001 Tonne
1 Gram = 1e-9 Kiloton
1 Gram = 6.022173643e+23 Dalton
1 Gram = 0.0001019716 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Gram = 0.0000022046 Kilopound