Convert Kilogram to Pound

Enter a value in Kilogram to see it instantly in Pound, or use the reverse converter below.

Also searched as: kilo to lbs, kilos to pounds, kgs to pounds.

1 kg = 2.2046226218 lb

See this the other way: Pound to Kilogram

Kilogram

Definition: The SI base unit of mass, defined today by a fixed value of the Planck constant.

Current use: The standard mass unit worldwide for body weight, groceries, and shipping outside the US.

Pound

Definition: A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

Current use: The standard everyday weight unit in the US, including body weight.

Kilogram to Pound Conversion Table

kg to lb
Kilogram [kg]	Pound [lb]
0.01 kg	0.0220462262 lb
0.1 kg	0.2204622622 lb
1 kg	2.2046226218 lb
2 kg	4.4092452437 lb
3 kg	6.6138678655 lb
5 kg	11.0231131092 lb
10 kg	22.0462262185 lb
20 kg	44.092452437 lb
50 kg	110.2311310924 lb
100 kg	220.4622621849 lb
1000 kg	2204.6226218488 lb

How to Convert Kilogram to Pound

1 kg = 2.2046226218 lb
1 lb = 0.45359237 kg

Example: convert 1 kg to lb:

1 kg = 2.2046226218 lb

Pound to Kilogram Conversion Table

lb to kg
Pound [lb]	Kilogram [kg]
0.01 lb	0.0045359237 kg
0.1 lb	0.045359237 kg
1 lb	0.45359237 kg
2 lb	0.90718474 kg
3 lb	1.36077711 kg
5 lb	2.26796185 kg
10 lb	4.5359237 kg
20 lb	9.0718474 kg
50 lb	22.6796185 kg
100 lb	45.359237 kg
1000 lb	453.59237 kg

Quick Estimate

For a quick mental estimate, 1 kg is about 2.2 lb, and 1 lb is about 0.45 kg. Use the exact calculator above when accuracy matters, such as for money, medicine, engineering or anything you will buy or sell.

Kilograms to Pounds Chart (kg to lb, kg to lbs)

People search for this as kg to pound, kg to lbs, kilo to pound and kilos to pounds. "Kilo" is simply short for kilogram, so all of these are the same conversion: pounds = kilograms × 2.20462.

Body weight and everyday loads
Kilograms	Pounds	Kilograms	Pounds
40 kg	88.18 lb	90 kg	198.42 lb
45 kg	99.21 lb	95 kg	209.44 lb
50 kg	110.23 lb	100 kg	220.46 lb
55 kg	121.25 lb	105 kg	231.49 lb
60 kg	132.28 lb	110 kg	242.51 lb
65 kg	143.3 lb	115 kg	253.53 lb
70 kg	154.32 lb	120 kg	264.55 lb
75 kg	165.35 lb	125 kg	275.58 lb
80 kg	176.37 lb	130 kg	286.6 lb
85 kg	187.39 lb	135 kg	297.62 lb

Worked examples

Luggage: a 23 kg checked bag = 50.71 lb. A 32 kg heavy bag = 70.55 lb. A 7 kg cabin bag = 15.43 lb.
Body weight: 68 kg = 149.91 lb; 82 kg = 180.78 lb.
Groceries and parcels: a 5 kg flour bag = 11.02 lb; a 25 kg sack = 55.12 lb.

The quick mental method

Double the kilograms, then add 10% of that. For 60 kg: 120 + 12 = 132 lb. The exact answer is 132.28 lb, so the shortcut is within about 0.1% for everyday use. For shipping, billing or anything official, use the exact factor above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is "kilo" the same as kg?

Yes. "Kilo" is the everyday short form of kilogram, so kilo to pound is the same as kg to lb.

How many pounds is 50 kg?

50 kg = 110.23 lb.

What is the difference between lb and lbs?

Nothing in value. "lb" is the standard symbol (from the Latin libra) and "lbs" is the common plural form.

How many Pound are in 1 Kilogram?

1 Kilogram (kg) equals 2.2046226218 Pound (lb).

How do I convert Kilogram to Pound?

Multiply the value in kg by 2.2046226218 to get lb. To go the other way, multiply lb by 0.45359237.

What is 10 Kilogram in Pound?

10 kg = 22.0462262185 lb.

What is 100 Kilogram in Pound?

100 kg = 220.4622621849 lb.

What is a Kilogram?

The SI base unit of mass, defined today by a fixed value of the Planck constant. The standard mass unit worldwide for body weight, groceries, and shipping outside the US.

What is a Pound?

A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The standard everyday weight unit in the US, including body weight.

How many Kilogram are in 1 Pound?

1 Pound (lb) equals 0.45359237 Kilogram (kg).

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