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Pound

The pound is usually written as lb. This guide gives a quick overview of the unit and points you to the conversions people use most often.

Symbol: lb System: US customary Cluster: Mainstream
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About Pound

Definition. The pound (lb) is an avoirdupois unit of mass used mainly in the United States and is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

Common Uses. Pounds are commonly used for body weight, grocery items, parcel weights, retail products, and many household measurements in US-based contexts.

Where People Use Pound. Use this guide to see where pound fits, then open the conversion page that matches the number you need to check.

Conversion Factors.

  • 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz)
  • 1 pound (lb) = 453.59237 grams (g)
  • 1 pound (lb) is about 0.453592 kilograms (kg)
  • 1 pound (lb) is about 0.0005 short tons (ST)
  • 1 kilogram (kg) is about 2.20462 pounds (lb)
  • 1 pound (lb) is about 2267.96 carats (ct)

Comparisons. 1 pound is roughly the weight of a loaf of sandwich bread, which makes it one of the easiest everyday US weight references to visualize.

Note. Use the converter here for a quick answer, then open a pair page when you want the full formula, examples, and nearby converter links.

Popular Pound Conversions

Start with these if you want the most common ways people convert to or from pound.

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Related Weight Units

These guides help you compare pound with nearby weight units before choosing the conversion you need.

Kilogram Guide Gram Guide Metric Ton Guide Long Ton Guide Short Ton Guide Ounce Guide

FAQ

What is pound used for?

Pounds are commonly used for body weight, grocery items, parcel weights, retail products, and many household measurements in US-based contexts.

How do I convert pound into another weight unit?

Use the live converter on this page for a quick result, or open one of the pair pages below if you want formula notes and a reference table.

Why keep a separate pound guide page?

The unit guide gives context about the unit itself, while pair pages focus on one conversion path at a time. Keeping both helps the site feel easier to browse.

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