Kilograms to Pounds Converter
Type a value in kilograms to see it in pounds. It works both ways: type in the pounds box to convert back.
Formula
To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.204622622.
1 kg = 2.20462262185 lb and 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg.
Kilograms to pounds table
| Kilograms | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.204623 lb |
| 2 kg | 4.409245 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.02311 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.04623 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.09245 lb |
| 25 kg | 55.11557 lb |
| 30 kg | 66.13868 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.2311 lb |
| 60 kg | 132.2774 lb |
| 70 kg | 154.3236 lb |
| 80 kg | 176.3698 lb |
| 90 kg | 198.416 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.4623 lb |
| 120 kg | 264.5547 lb |
Worked examples
2 kg in pounds
2 kg
4.409245 lb
2 × 2.204622622 = 4.409245244
50 kg in pounds
50 kg
110.2311 lb
50 × 2.204622622 = 110.2311311
100 kg in pounds
100 kg
220.4623 lb
100 × 2.204622622 = 220.4622622
About Kilograms to Pounds Converter
This converter turns kilograms into pounds as you type, and works the other way too: type in the pounds box to convert back. To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.204622622. For example, 2 kg is 4.409245 lb, and 50 kg is 110.2311 lb.
Food in the UK is sold in grams and kilograms, while body weight is often given in stones and pounds and many recipes from the US use ounces and pounds, so weight conversions are a daily need. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Kilograms to Pounds Converter
- Type the amount in kilograms in the first box.
- Read the answer in pounds in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the pounds box instead, or use the swap button to open the pounds to kilograms page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Converting a body weight for a gym, a doctor or a form
- Following a recipe written in another system
- Checking luggage or parcel weight limits
- Comparing prices per kilogram and per pound
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in one kilogram?
There are 2.204622622 pounds in one kilogram. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.204622622. For example, 100 kg is 220.4623 lb.
How do I convert pounds to kilograms?
Going the other way, divide by 2.204622622 (the same as multiplying by 0.45359237). The pounds to kilograms converter does this for you.
What is 80 kg in pounds?
80 kg is 176.3698 lb.
Is weight the same as mass?
Strictly, kilograms and pounds measure mass, and weight is the force of gravity on that mass. In everyday use people say weight for both, and these converters treat them as the same.