Convert Kilograms to Pounds
Enter the value in kilograms to get its exact equivalent in pounds instantly.
How to convert kilograms to pounds?
To convert a measurement in kilograms (kg) to pounds (lb), we multiply the value by the conversion factor 2.2046.
lb = kg × 2.2046
The pound has been officially defined, since 1959, as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. It's the everyday unit for body weight in the United States and the United Kingdom, while the rest of the world uses the kilogram.
| Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 2.20 |
| 5.00 | 11.02 |
| 10.00 | 22.05 |
| 50.00 | 110.23 |
| 100.00 | 220.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pounds are in 1 kilogram?
1 kg equals exactly 2.2046 pounds.
Why does the United States use pounds instead of kilograms?
The United States never officially adopted the metric system for everyday use, and it kept the imperial system (pounds, feet, miles) inherited from the United Kingdom.