The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass.
Kilograms to Pounds
Convert kilograms (kg) to pounds (lb) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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The pound (lb) is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States and other countries.
lb = kg × 2.20462262185
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Formula
lb = kg × 2.2046226218487757
kg = lb ÷ 2.2046226218487757
Conversion table
| 1 kg | 2.204623 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.023113 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.046226 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.092452 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.231131 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.462262 lb |
| 500 kg | 1102.311311 lb |
| 1000 kg | 2204.622622 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the kilogram (kg), the SI base unit of mass used worldwide in science, industry, and everyday measurement.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the pound (lb), the customary unit of mass used mainly in the United States and, informally, in the United Kingdom.
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
Multiply the number of kilograms by 2.2046226218487757 to get the equivalent value in pounds. For example, 5 kg × 2.2046226218487757 = 11.023113 lb.
Is the kilogram to pound conversion exact?
Yes. The pound is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so the factor 2.2046226218487757 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used in body-weight tracking, shipping and freight documentation, nutrition labeling, and any exchange between metric countries and countries that still use pounds, such as the United States.
Can I convert pounds back to kilograms?
Yes. Divide the pound value by 2.2046226218487757, or multiply it by 0.45359237, to convert back to kilograms.
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About this conversion
This page converts kilograms (kg), the SI base unit of mass, into pounds (lb), the customary unit of mass used in the United States and parts of the United Kingdom.
Kilogram-to-pound conversions are common in body-weight tracking, gym equipment, luggage allowances, shipping labels, and recipes that mix metric and imperial measurements.
The formula is lb = kg × 2.2046226218487757, derived from the internationally agreed definition of the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Because the pound is defined in terms of the kilogram by international agreement, the conversion is exact rather than approximate or measured.
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass under the International System of Units, while the international avoirdupois pound is standardized by agreement among the US, UK, and other countries.