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Kilograms to pounds

Convert kilograms to pounds in one step. One kilogram equals about 2.20462 pounds.

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How it works

  1. Enter the valueThe units are already set. Type the number.
  2. Read the resultThe converted value appears at once.
  3. Use the tableThe reference table below lists common values.

How to convert kg to lbs

The pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. To convert kilograms to pounds, divide by that number, or multiply by about 2.20462: 1 kg is 2.205 lbs, 23 kg (a common luggage limit) is 50.7 lbs and 70 kg is 154.3 lbs.

Pounds are used for body weight in the US and the UK, for gym weights, luggage limits on many airlines, recipes and shipping rates. The list below the result also shows ounces, grams and stones, which British users often use for body weight: 70 kg is 11 stone 0.3 pounds.

Quick estimate

For a rough mental conversion, double the kilograms and add ten percent: 80 kg becomes 160 plus 16, about 176 lbs. The exact result is 176.37 lbs.

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds is 1 kg?

1 kilogram is 2.20462 pounds.

How accurate are the conversions?

They use the exact international definitions and show up to 12 significant digits.

Why does my 1 TB drive show 931 GB?

Drive makers count 1 TB as 10^12 bytes, operating systems count in binary units. 10^12 bytes are 931 GiB.

Can I type a comma as decimal separator?

Yes. Both 1,5 and 1.5 are understood.

Does it work offline?

Yes. After the first visit the converter also works without an internet connection.