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Convert Pound to Momme

Convert pounds to mommes instantly. 1 pound = 120.9579653333 momme — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Momme to Pound converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Avoirdupois

Pound

What is a pound?

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilogram.

Origin of the pound

From Latin 'libra pondo' (a pound by weight); the symbol lb comes from 'libra'.

Where it is used

The primary weight unit in the United States and informally in the UK.

When and where it was developed

The international avoirdupois pound was fixed in the 1959 yard-and-pound agreement.

Troy & Apothecary

Momme

What is a momme?

The momme (mom) equals 3.75 grams.

Origin of the momme

A traditional Japanese mass unit (Japanese 'monme').

Where it is used

Pearls, and as the standard weight grade for silk fabric.

When and where it was developed

Part of the traditional Japanese shakkanho system.

Pound to Momme conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between pounds and mommes:

1 lb = 120.9579653333 mom
1 mom = 0.0082673348 lb

To convert pounds to mommes, multiply the value in pounds by 120.9579653333. To reverse, multiply mommes by 0.0082673348.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in mommes updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Momme to Pound converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert pounds to mommes

  1. Write down the value in pounds (lb).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 120.9579653333.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in mommes (mom).
  4. To reverse, multiply the momme value by 0.0082673348.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 lb to mom:
1 × 120.9579653333 = 120.9579653333 mom

Example 2 — Convert 100 lb to mom:
100 × 120.9579653333 = 12095.7965333333 mom

Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)

You measure 1.75 pounds tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in mommes. This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.

1.75 lb × 120.9579653333 = 211.6764393333 mom

Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions

A 3-pound dog leash equals a tidy round value in mommes. Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.

3 lb × 120.9579653333 = 362.873896 mom

Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring

One pound of fabric converts to a value in mommes commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.

1 lb × 120.9579653333 = 120.9579653333 mom

Pound to Momme conversion table

Standard reference values for converting pounds to mommes:

Pound [lb]Momme [mom]
0.011.2095796533
0.112.0957965333
1120.9579653333
2241.9159306667
3362.873896
4483.8318613333
5604.7898266667
101209.5796533333
202419.1593066667
303628.73896
404838.3186133333
506047.8982666667
10012095.7965333333
50060478.9826666667
1000120957.9653333334

Frequently asked questions

How many mommes is 1 pound?
1 pound equals 120.9579653333 momme.
How do I convert pounds to mommes?
Multiply the value in pounds by 120.9579653333 to get mommes.
How do I convert mommes back to pounds?
Multiply the value in mommes by 0.0082673348, or use the Momme to Pound converter.
How many mommes is 100 pounds?
100 pounds equals 12095.7965333333 mommes, because 100 × 120.9579653333 = 12095.7965333333.

Convert Pound to other weight units

Show all Pound conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Pound to Attogram (ag) Pound to Femtogram (fg) Pound to Picogram (pg) Pound to Nanogram (ng) Pound to Microgram (µg) Pound to Milligram (mg) Pound to Centigram (cg) Pound to Decigram (dg) Pound to Gram (g) Pound to Dekagram (dag) Pound to Hectogram (hg) Pound to Kilogram (kg) Pound to Quintal (metric) (q) Pound to Metric Ton (t) Pound to Gigagram (Gg) Pound to Teragram (Tg) Pound to Petagram (Pg) Pound to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Pound to Grain (gr) Pound to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Pound to Ounce (oz) Pound to Clove (clove) Pound to Stone (US) (st) Pound to Stone (UK) (st) Pound to Quarter (US) (qr) Pound to Quarter (UK) (qr) Pound to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Pound to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Pound to Wey (wey) Pound to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Pound to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Pound to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Pound to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Pound to Carat (metric) (ct) Pound to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Pound to Pennyweight (dwt) Pound to Momme (mom) Pound to Mace (mace) Pound to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Pound to Troy Ounce (oz t) Pound to Tael (tael) Pound to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Pound to Ratti (ratti) Pound to Masha (masha) Pound to Tola (tola) Pound to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Pound to Seer (Ser) (seer) Pound to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Pound to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Pound to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Pound to Muon Mass (mµ) Pound to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Pound to Proton Mass (mp) Pound to Neutron Mass (mn) Pound to Deuteron Mass (md) Pound to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Pound to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Pound to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Pound to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Pound to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Pound to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Pound to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Pound to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Pound to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Pound to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Pound to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Pound to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Pound to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Pound to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Pound to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Pound to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Pound to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Pound to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Pound to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Pound to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Pound to Poundal (pdl) Pound to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Pound to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Pound to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Pound to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 lb = 120.9579653333 mom) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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