Pounds to Grains (lb to gr) Converter

How to convert pounds to grains

Formulagr = lb × 7,000

Multiply the value in pounds by 7,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0001428571429 (or divide by 7,000).

A pound is larger than a grain: one pound contains 7,000 grains.

Worked examples

1 pound1 lb × 7,000 = 7,000 gr
5 pounds5 lb × 7,000 = 35,000 gr
10 pounds10 lb × 7,000 = 70,000 gr
20 pounds20 lb × 7,000 = 140,000 gr
100 pounds100 lb × 7,000 = 700,000 gr

Pounds to grains conversion table

Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.

Pounds to grains: 0.1–10 lb
Pounds (lb)	Grains (gr)
0.1 lb	700 gr
0.25 lb	1,750 gr
0.5 lb	3,500 gr
1 lb	7,000 gr
2 lb	14,000 gr
3 lb	21,000 gr
4 lb	28,000 gr
5 lb	35,000 gr
6 lb	42,000 gr
7 lb	49,000 gr
8 lb	56,000 gr
9 lb	63,000 gr
10 lb	70,000 gr

Pounds to grains: 12–1,000 lb
Pounds (lb)	Grains (gr)
12 lb	84,000 gr
15 lb	105,000 gr
20 lb	140,000 gr
25 lb	175,000 gr
30 lb	210,000 gr
40 lb	280,000 gr
50 lb	350,000 gr
75 lb	525,000 gr
100 lb	700,000 gr
250 lb	1,750,000 gr
500 lb	3,500,000 gr
1,000 lb	7,000,000 gr

About the units

Pound (lb)

The avoirdupois pound, exactly 0.45359237 kg, divided into 16 ounces. The standard US unit for body weight and groceries.

Grain (gr)

Exactly 64.79891 mg; 7,000 grains make a pound. Used for bullets, arrows and some medicines. One grain equals 0.00006479891 kilograms (kg).

Frequently asked questions

How many grains are in one pound?

There are 7,000 grains in one pound, and this value is exact by definition.

How do I convert pounds to grains?

Multiply the number of pounds by 7,000. For example, 10 lb × 7,000 = 70,000 gr.

How many pounds are in one grain?

One grain equals 0.0001428571429 pounds. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 7,000.

What is 10 pounds in grains?

10 lb = 70,000 gr.

Is this lb to gr converter accurate?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.

Pounds to Grains Converter