📏 Kilograms to Pounds Converter
Convert kilograms (kg) to pounds (lb) instantly, with the formula, a worked example and a conversion table.
Quick answer: 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2046226 pounds (lb). Formula: lb = kg × 2.2046226.
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Kilograms to Pounds conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg | 0.22046226 lb |
| 0.5 kg | 1.1023113 lb |
| 1 kg | 2.2046226 lb |
| 2 kg | 4.4092452 lb |
| 3 kg | 6.6138679 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.023113 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.046226 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.092452 lb |
| 25 kg | 55.115566 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.23113 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.46226 lb |
| 1,000 kg | 2,204.6226 lb |
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How to convert kilograms to pounds
Multiply the number of kilograms by 2.2046226 to get pounds: lb = kg × 2.2046226.
Example: 5 kg = 11.023113 lb.
The kilogram (kg) and the pound (lb) are both units of weight. Need the opposite direction? Use the lb to kg converter.
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Metric and imperial units
The metric system (SI) is used by almost every country and by science worldwide. Its units scale by powers of ten – 1 kilometer is 1,000 meters, 1 meter is 100 centimeters – which makes conversions inside the system easy. The imperial and US customary systems (inches, feet, pounds, gallons) are still used daily in the United States and partly in the UK.
Since 1959 the inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters and the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so conversions between the two systems are exact. Note that a US gallon (3.785 L) and an imperial gallon (4.546 L) are different – choose the right one above.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
1 kilogram = 2.2046226 pounds.
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
Use the formula lb = kg × 2.2046226. For example, 5 kg = 11.023113 lb.
How do I convert pounds back to kilograms?
1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms. Use the lb to kg converter linked on this page.
Are these conversions exact?
Yes – all factors use the internationally defined values (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Results are rounded to 8 significant digits for display.