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Convert kg to lbs

Please provide values below to convert kilogram [kg] to pound [lbs], or vice versa.

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Kilogram

Definition: A kilogram (symbol: kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is currently defined based on the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant, h, which is equal to 6.62607015 × 10-34 in the units of J·s, or kg·m2·s-1.

Pound

Definition: A pound (symbol: lb) is a unit of mass used in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international avoirdupois pound (the common pound used today) is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

Kilogram to Pound Conversion Table

Kilogram [kg] Pound [lbs]
0.01 kg0.0220462262 lbs
0.1 kg0.2204622622 lbs
1 kg2.2046226218 lbs
2 kg4.4092452437 lbs
3 kg6.6138678655 lbs
5 kg11.0231131092 lbs
10 kg22.0462262185 lbs
20 kg44.092452437 lbs
50 kg110.2311310924 lbs
100 kg220.4622621849 lbs
1000 kg2204.6226218488 lbs

How to Convert Kilograms to Pounds

1 kg = 2.2046226218 lbs
1 lbs = 0.45359237 kg

Example: Converting 15 kg to pounds:
15 kg × 2.2046226218 lbs = 33.0693393277 lbs