KG to LB Converter
Convert kilograms to pounds instantly. One kilogram is 2.20462262 pounds, a figure that follows exactly from the international definition of the pound as 0.45359237 kilograms.
Type any value into the box below and the answer updates as you type. The formula, a full conversion chart and the questions people ask most are underneath.
KG to LB converter
kilograms (kg)= pounds (lb)The formula
kilograms × 2.20462262 = pounds. To reverse it, multiply pounds by 0.45359237 to get kilograms.
The relationship is exact rather than approximate. Since 1959 the international avoirdupois pound has been defined as precisely 0.45359237 kilograms, so every kilogram-to-pound figure on this page is a rounded display of an exact value rather than a measurement with its own error.
For a quick estimate without a calculator, double the kilograms and add ten per cent. Ten kilograms becomes 20 plus 2, giving 22 pounds against the true figure of 22.05. British scales often show stones as well: divide the kilograms by 6.35029318 to get stones, then multiply the remainder by 14 for the pounds.
Kilograms to pounds chart
| Kilograms | Pounds | Stones and pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.20 lb | 0 st 2.2 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.02 lb | 0 st 11.0 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.05 lb | 1 st 8.0 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.09 lb | 3 st 2.1 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.23 lb | 7 st 12.2 lb |
| 60 kg | 132.28 lb | 9 st 6.3 lb |
| 70 kg | 154.32 lb | 11 st 0.3 lb |
| 80 kg | 176.37 lb | 12 st 8.4 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.46 lb | 15 st 10.5 lb |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds is 1 kg?
One kilogram is 2.20462262 pounds, usually rounded to 2.2 lb for everyday use.
How do I convert 70 kg to pounds?
Multiply 70 by 2.20462262, which gives 154.32 pounds, or 11 stone 0.3 pounds.
Is the kilogram to pound factor exact?
Yes. The pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so 1 kg is exactly 1 divided by 0.45359237 pounds. Only the displayed rounding is approximate.
What is the quickest mental method?
Double the kilograms and add ten per cent of that doubled figure. It lands within about half a per cent of the true answer.
Do I need pounds or stones in the UK?
Body weight in Britain is usually given in stones and pounds, while food and luggage are in kilograms. The chart above gives both.
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