A half-pound consists of approximately 226.80 grammes. One imperial pound is equivalent to 453.59237 grammes, while one gramme equals 0.0022046 of a pound.
Pounds are also divisible into 16 ounces, therefore 1/2 pound is equivalent to 8 ounces. One ounce is equivalent to 28.349 grammes, while one gramme is equal to 0.035274 ounces.
Although the imperial pound is the most popular type of pound, Troy pounds are still used to measure certain commodities. This unit is typically employed for precious metals such as gold and silver. 1 Troy pound is roughly 373 grammes, which is lighter than 1 imperial pound.
