Kilograms to Pounds Converter
Convert kilograms (kg) to pounds (lb). One kilogram equals 2.20462 pounds, so multiply a value in kilograms by 2.20462 to get pounds.
Formula: multiply the source value by 2.20462262
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About this tool
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. The international avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. Because 1 pound is 0.45359237 kilograms, one kilogram is 1 ÷ 0.45359237 = 2.20462262185 pounds.
How to use it
- Type a value in kilograms in the first field. The unit menus start on kg → lb.
- Read the result in pounds. It updates as you type; use Precision to choose how many decimals are shown.
- Press the swap button, or open the Pounds to Kilograms converter, to convert pounds back to kilograms.
lb = kg × 2.20462262185
kg = lb ÷ 2.20462262185
Examples
1 kg to lb
1 kg × 2.20462 = 2.20462 lb.
5 kg to lb
5 kg × 2.20462 = 11.0231 lb.
70 kg to lb (a common reference body mass)
70 kg × 2.20462 = 154.324 lb.
Kilograms to pounds conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.20462 |
| 2 | 4.40925 |
| 3 | 6.61387 |
| 4 | 8.81849 |
| 5 | 11.0231 |
| 10 | 22.0462 |
| 15 | 33.0693 |
| 20 | 44.0925 |
| 25 | 55.1156 |
| 50 | 110.231 |
| 100 | 220.462 |
| 250 | 551.156 |
| 500 | 1,102.31 |
| 1,000 | 2,204.62 |
Pounds to kilograms (reverse)
| Pounds (lb) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.453592 |
| 5 | 2.26796 |
| 10 | 4.53592 |
| 50 | 22.6796 |
| 100 | 45.3592 |
FAQ
How many pounds are in one kilogram?
One kilogram is 2.20462 pounds. The unrounded factor is 2.20462262185.
How do I convert pounds back to kilograms?
Divide by 2.20462, or multiply by 0.453592. For example, 10 lb is 4.53592 kg.
Why do some charts say 1 kg = 2.2 lb?
That is a rounded value. The factor to six significant figures is 2.20462, so 2.2 underestimates by about 0.2%. That is fine for rough estimates but noticeable on large amounts.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes, before rounding. The pound has been defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959, and the ounce as 1/16 of that.