Converting lbs. to grams...Easier way than this?

[InmyblooD]

In the OB rotation and trying to find an easier way to convert from lbs. and oz. to grams. So let's say I have 12 lbs. 6 oz., I convert each seperately then add them at the end.

So,

1 lb = 454 g 1 oz. = 28 g

12 lbs. = 5448 g 6 oz. = 168 g

then,

5448 g

+ 168 g

-------

5616 g

Do you have an easier way of converting this?

Thanks in advance to all the nurses and nursing students out there.

[VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN]

This is the way I do it:

12 lbs 6 oz (wow - that's quite a large newborn!) must be converted to decimal weight first.

12lbs + [6 oz X 1 lb/16 oz] = 12.375 lbs

Then, convert to grams (I use the conversion factor 453.59 grams per pound):

453.59 grams/ 1 lb X 12.375 lbs = 12.375 X 453.59 = 5,613.18 grams

Hope this helps :)

http://www.ieer.org/clssroom/unitconv.html

[babynurselsa, RN]

there are 2.2 lbs in a kg.

12.375 divided by 2.2 = 5.625kg

or multiply to convert kg to lbs.

5.625 x 2.2 = 12375

[prmenrs, RN]

This is why they have conversion charts. Why strain a brain cell?

[babynurselsa, RN]

actually I prefer the scales with kg and lbs.