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The gram (g) is a widely used metric unit of mass, particularly in cooking, science, and small-scale weight measurements.
The pound (lbs), commonly used in the United States and the UK, is part of the imperial system. Since 1 gram equals approximately 0.00220462 pounds, converting between the two is straightforward.
The simple formula to convert grams to pounds:
Pounds (lbs) = Grams (g) × 0.00220462
For example, to convert 500 g to lbs, multiply:
500 × 0.00220462 = 1.1023 lbs
A standard paper clip weighs about 1 g, meaning 1 lb of paperclips would be roughly 454 pieces.
The world’s largest strawberry weighed 250 g (0.55 lbs), grown in Israel in 2022.
A hummingbird weighs around 2-20 g, depending on the species.
The average smartphone weighs about 200 g (0.44 lbs).
A US dollar bill weighs 1 g, so 1,000 bills add up to about 2.2 lbs.
In 2018, a prospector in Australia discovered a 600-g (1.3-lb) gold nugget while metal detecting in a remote area. This rare find, worth thousands of dollars, was hidden just a few inches underground. The prospector, who initially thought it was a regular rock, was stunned by its value.
Gold nuggets of this size are extremely rare, making this discovery one of the most exciting in recent years.
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