kg to lb Converter

Quickly convert kilograms to pounds. 1 kilogram = 2.2046226218 pounds (exact by definition of the pound).

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Weight & Mass Converter

Convert weight & mass units instantly

1 kg = 2.20462 lb
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How it works

Base unit: kg. Values convert via the base unit for this category.

Formula (scale-only): lb = kg × 2.20462
That is, multiply by 2.20462 to convert kg to lb.
Examples
  • 1 kg = 2.20462 lb
  • 5 kg = 11.0231 lb
Tips
  • 1 pound (avoirdupois) = 0.45359237 kg (exact).
  • 1 ounce (avoirdupois) = 28.349523125 g.

Popular conversions

kglb
12.20462
511.0231
1022.0462
100220.462

Examples

  • 1 kg = 2.20462 lb
  • Common body mass example:70 kg = 154.324 lb

How to convert

lb = kg × 2.20462. Multiply the value in kg by 2.20462 to get lb.

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FAQs

  • How many pounds are in 1 kilogram?

    About 2.2046226218 pounds.

  • What is the formula for kg to lb?

    pounds = kilograms × 2.2046226218.

  • Is kg to lb the same as mass to weight?

    Pound here denotes pound-mass (lbm) commonly used in everyday contexts.