Pounds to Kilograms (lb to kg) conversion calculator
kg to pounds (Swap units)
1lb = 0.45359kg
Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.
pounds to kg formula
Kilograms = Pounds / 2.20462
Pounds to Kilograms calculation
Kilograms = Pounds / 2.20462
Kilograms = 1 / 2.20462
Kilograms = 0.45359
How do I convert pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kg)?
To convert pounds to kilograms, you can use the following formula: 1 pound is equal to approximately 0.453592 kilograms. This means that to convert pounds to kilograms, you simply need to multiply the number of pounds by 0.453592 to get the equivalent weight in kilograms.
For example, if you have a weight of 150 pounds that you want to convert to kilograms, you would multiply 150 by 0.453592 to get approximately 68.04 kilograms. Similarly, if you have a weight of 200 pounds, you would multiply 200 by 0.453592 to get approximately 90.72 kilograms. This conversion is particularly useful when working with scientific measurements, medical dosages, or when traveling to countries that use the metric system.
Why would I want to convert pounds to kilograms?
Converting pounds to kilograms is essential for anyone looking to accurately measure weight in a more standardized and universally accepted unit of measurement. While pounds are commonly used in the United States and a few other countries, kilograms are the standard unit of mass in the metric system, which is widely used around the world. By converting pounds to kilograms, you can easily communicate weight measurements with people from different countries and disciplines, ensuring clarity and consistency in your discussions.
In addition, converting pounds to kilograms can simplify calculations and comparisons involving weight. The metric system is based on powers of ten, making conversions between units straightforward and convenient. For example, 1 kilogram is equal to 2.20462 pounds, allowing for quick mental calculations when converting between the two units. This ease of conversion can be particularly useful in fields such as science, engineering, and healthcare, where precise and accurate measurements are crucial.
What are pounds (lb)?
Pound (lb) is an imperial weight unit primarily used in the United States but also common in the United Kingdom and Ireland. One pound is approximately 0.4536 kg.
Pounds are most commonly used in the United States whereas kilogram is the common weight unit in most other countries. When pounds are referenced, it normally refers to avoirdupois pounds. There is another measurement called Troy pounds which are used for precious metals.
For more information, please visit our Pounds page.
Some common Pounds to Kilograms conversions
1 pound in kg = 0.45359kg
1 lb to kg = 0.45359kg
2 pounds in kg = 0.90718582kg
3 pounds in kg = 1.36077873kg
5 lbs to kg = 2.26796455kg
6 pounds in kg = 2.72155746kg
8 pounds in kg = 3.62874328kg
100 pounds in kg = 45.359kg
What are kilograms (kg)?
Kilogram (kg) is a unit in the metric system used to measure the weight of objects. One kilogram is subdivided into 1000 grams making it a larger unit of measurement as opposed to grams for smaller weights.
The kilogram is often used in physics and engineering as well generally in all walks of life in countries that have adopted the metric system.
For more information, please visit our Kilograms page.
Pounds to Kilograms table
Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Pounds
Kilograms
0lb
0.00000kg
1lb
0.45359kg
2lb
0.90719kg
3lb
1.36078kg
4lb
1.81437kg
5lb
2.26796kg
6lb
2.72156kg
7lb
3.17515kg
8lb
3.62874kg
10lb
4.53593kg
11lb
4.98952kg
12lb
5.44311kg
13lb
5.89671kg
14lb
6.35030kg
15lb
6.80389kg
16lb
7.25749kg
17lb
7.71108kg
18lb
8.16467kg
19lb
8.61827kg
Pounds
Kilograms
20lb
9.07186kg
21lb
9.52545kg
22lb
9.97904kg
23lb
10.43264kg
24lb
10.88623kg
25lb
11.33982kg
26lb
11.79342kg
27lb
12.24701kg
28lb
12.70060kg
29lb
13.15419kg
30lb
13.60779kg
31lb
14.06138kg
32lb
14.51497kg
33lb
14.96857kg
34lb
15.42216kg
35lb
15.87575kg
36lb
16.32934kg
37lb
16.78294kg
38lb
17.23653kg
39lb
17.69012kg
Pounds
Kilograms
40lb
18.14372kg
41lb
18.59731kg
42lb
19.05090kg
43lb
19.50450kg
44lb
19.95809kg
45lb
20.41168kg
46lb
20.86527kg
47lb
21.31887kg
48lb
21.77246kg
49lb
22.22605kg
50lb
22.67965kg
51lb
23.13324kg
52lb
23.58683kg
53lb
24.04042kg
54lb
24.49402kg
55lb
24.94761kg
56lb
25.40120kg
57lb
25.85480kg
58lb
26.30839kg
59lb
26.76198kg
Pounds
Kilograms
60lb
27.21557kg
61lb
27.66917kg
62lb
28.12276kg
63lb
28.57635kg
64lb
29.02995kg
65lb
29.48354kg
66lb
29.93713kg
67lb
30.39072kg
68lb
30.84432kg
69lb
31.29791kg
70lb
31.75150kg
71lb
32.20510kg
72lb
32.65869kg
73lb
33.11228kg
74lb
33.56588kg
75lb
34.01947kg
76lb
34.47306kg
77lb
34.92665kg
78lb
35.38025kg
79lb
35.83384kg