1. **Problem:** Convert 1255 grams to pounds. 2. **Formula and conversion factor:** To convert grams to pounds, use the conversion factor: $$1 \text{ lb} = 454 \text{ g}$$ 3. **Set up the conversion:** We want to find how many pounds correspond to 1255 grams. 4. **Calculation:** $$1255 \text{ g} \times \frac{1 \text{ lb}}{454 \text{ g}}$$ 5. **Cancel units and simplify:** $$= \cancel{1255 \text{ g}} \times \frac{1 \text{ lb}}{\cancel{454 \text{ g}}} = \frac{1255}{454} \text{ lb}$$ 6. **Evaluate the fraction:** $$\frac{1255}{454} \approx 2.765$$ 7. **Answer:** 1255 grams is approximately **2.77 pounds**. This means if you have 1255 grams, it is about 2.77 pounds when converted using the standard conversion factor.