Pounds to Kilograms Converter
Type a value in pounds to see it in kilograms. It works both ways: type in the kilograms box to convert back.
Formula
To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.204622622 (the same as multiplying by 0.45359237).
1 lb = 0.45359237 kg and 1 kg = 2.20462262185 lb.
Pounds to kilograms table
| Pounds | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.4535924 kg |
| 2 lb | 0.9071847 kg |
| 5 lb | 2.267962 kg |
| 10 lb | 4.535924 kg |
| 14 lb | 6.350293 kg |
| 20 lb | 9.071847 kg |
| 50 lb | 22.67962 kg |
| 100 lb | 45.35924 kg |
| 150 lb | 68.03886 kg |
| 200 lb | 90.71847 kg |
| 250 lb | 113.3981 kg |
Worked examples
2 lb in kilograms
2 lb
0.9071847 kg
2 × 0.45359237 = 0.90718474
20 lb in kilograms
20 lb
9.071847 kg
20 × 0.45359237 = 9.0718474
200 lb in kilograms
200 lb
90.71847 kg
200 × 0.45359237 = 90.718474
About Pounds to Kilograms Converter
This converter turns pounds into kilograms as you type, and works the other way too: type in the kilograms box to convert back. To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.204622622 (the same as multiplying by 0.45359237). For example, 2 lb is 0.9071847 kg, and 20 lb is 9.071847 kg.
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 Pounds to Kilograms Converter
- Type the amount in pounds in the first box.
- Read the answer in kilograms in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the kilograms box instead, or use the swap button to open the kilograms to pounds page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Following a recipe written in another system
- Checking luggage or parcel weight limits
- Comparing prices per kilogram and per pound
- Converting a body weight for a gym, a doctor or a form
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in one pound?
There are 0.45359237 kilograms in one pound. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert pounds to kilograms?
To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.204622622 (the same as multiplying by 0.45359237). For example, 200 lb is 90.71847 kg.
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
Going the other way, multiply by 2.204622622. The kilograms to pounds converter does this for you.
What is 100 lb in kilograms?
100 lb is 45.35924 kg.
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.