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Kilograms to pounds converter

Convert kilograms to pounds (lbs) and back, with a chart of common values. 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly. Free and instant.

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About this tool

Pounds weigh people, luggage, parcels and gym plates in several countries and on many shopping sites. Type a weight in kilograms to get it in pounds, or switch the direction in one click.

When to use it

Luggage and parcels

A 23 kg allowance is 50.7 lb: handy when an airline or carrier lists its limits in pounds.

Sport and weight training

Plates and dumbbells are often marked in pounds: 45 lb is 20.4 kg.

Recipes and products

A recipe or label in pounds becomes readable in grams and kilograms.

How to use

  1. Type a weight in kilograms.
  2. Read the result in pounds (lb).
  3. Click ⇄ to convert pounds to kilograms.

How it works

The international pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. The tool divides the weight in kilograms by this value and rounds the display to avoid floating-point errors.

Below the result, every mass unit (grams, tonnes, ounces, stones…) is recalculated at the same time, in your browser.

Tips for best results

  • For a quick estimate, multiply kilograms by 2.2.
  • A pound is a little under half a kilo (454 g).
  • Ounces (oz) are sixteenths of a pound: 16 oz = 1 lb.
  • For a weight in stones and pounds, convert each part and add them up.

Common problems and fixes

The result isn't a round number

That's normal: round to a tenth of a pound for everyday use.

My value isn't accepted

Type only the number, without “kg”. Commas and points both work.

I want pounds to kilograms

Click the ⇄ button: the direction and the chart switch.

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in a kilogram?

1 kg is about 2.2046 pounds. The international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg.

How do I convert kg to lbs in my head?

Multiply by 2.2: 70 kg is about 154 lb (154.32 exactly). For the reverse, divide by 2.2.

What do lb and lbs mean?

They are the same unit: lb comes from the Latin libra, and lbs is a common plural in English.

What about stones?

One stone is 14 pounds, or 6.35 kg. The full list of mass units below the chart shows it too.

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