Converting from Pound (lbs) to Grain (gr)

What is Pound (lbs)

Pound (lbs) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and countries that follow the imperial system. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The symbol "lbs" comes from the Latin word "libra," which means a balance or scale. Pounds are widely used in various contexts, including food, body weight, and trade.

What is Grain (gr)

Grain (gr) is a much smaller unit of weight that is defined in the apothecaries' system as 1/7000 of a pound. It is primarily used in the fields of medicine, shooting, and the measurement of precious metals. The grain is a legacy unit that dates back to ancient times when grains of barley were used as a standard for weight.

Conversion Formulas

To convert pounds to grains, you can use the formula:

Conversely, to convert grains to pounds, the formula is:

Examples

Here are some examples to illustrate the conversion between pounds and grains:

1. Converting 1 lb to gr:

   1 lbs=1 lbs×7000=7000 gr

2. Converting 5 lbs to gr:

   5 lbs=5 lbs×7000=35000 gr

3. Converting 12 lbs to gr:

   12 lbs=12 lbs×7000=84000 gr

4. Converting 17 lbs to gr:

   17 lbs=17 lbs×7000=119000 gr

Now let’s see some conversions in the opposite direction:

1. Converting 5 gr to lbs:

   5 gr=5 gr×0.0001428571=0.0007142857 lbs

2. Converting 12 gr to lbs:

   12 gr=12 gr×0.0001428571=0.001714286 lbs

3. Converting 17 gr to lbs:

   17 gr=17 gr×0.0001428571=0.002428571 lbs

Use this page to perform converting from Pound (lbs) to Grain (gr).