Weight/Mass Converter
Mass measures the amount of matter in an object; in everyday language it is usually called weight. The SI base unit is the kilogram. The international avoirdupois pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, an ounce is 1/16 of a pound, and a stone is 14 pounds.
1 Kilogram = 2.204622622 Pound
How to convert Kilogram to Pound
One Kilogram equals 2.204622622 Pound, so multiply any value in kg by 2.204622622 to get lb. To convert back, divide by 2.204622622 — or multiply by 0.45359237.
lb = kg × 2.204622622
Example: 25 kg × 2.204622622 = 55.11556555 lb.
Watch out: A US short ton is 2,000 lb, a UK long ton is 2,240 lb, and a metric tonne is 1,000 kg. Check which "ton" a figure uses before converting.
Kilogram to Pound table
| Kilogram (kg) | Pound (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.204622622 |
| 2 | 4.409245244 |
| 3 | 6.613867866 |
| 4 | 8.818490487 |
| 5 | 11.02311311 |
| 10 | 22.04622622 |
| 15 | 33.06933933 |
| 20 | 44.09245244 |
| 25 | 55.11556555 |
| 50 | 110.2311311 |
| 75 | 165.3466966 |
| 100 | 220.4622622 |
| 250 | 551.1556555 |
| 500 | 1,102.311311 |
| 1,000 | 2,204.622622 |
Pound to Kilogram table
| Pound (lb) | Kilogram (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.45359237 |
| 2 | 0.90718474 |
| 3 | 1.36077711 |
| 4 | 1.81436948 |
| 5 | 2.26796185 |
| 10 | 4.5359237 |
| 15 | 6.80388555 |
| 20 | 9.0718474 |
| 25 | 11.33980925 |
| 50 | 22.6796185 |
| 75 | 34.01942775 |
| 100 | 45.359237 |
| 250 | 113.3980925 |
| 500 | 226.796185 |
| 1,000 | 453.59237 |
Weight/Mass units at a glance
All 11 units this converter supports, each expressed in Kilogram (kg) and the other way round.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in kg | 1 kg in unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilogram | kg | 1 | 1 |
| Gram | g | 0.001 | 1,000 |
| Milligram | mg | 0.000001 | 1,000,000 |
| Metric Ton | t | 1,000 | 0.001 |
| Pound | lb | 0.45359237 | 2.204622622 |
| Ounce | oz | 0.02834952313 | 35.27396195 |
| Stone | st | 6.35029318 | 0.1574730444 |
| Short Ton (US) | ton (US) | 907.18474 | 0.001102311311 |
| Long Ton (UK) | ton (UK) | 1,016.046909 | 0.0009842065276 |
| Microgram | µg | 1e-9 | 1,000,000,000 |
| Carat | ct | 0.0002 | 5,000 |
Popular conversions
- Kilogram to Pound
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- Kilogram to Gram
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- Milligram to Gram
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Where weight/mass conversions are used
Groceries and cooking, body weight, postage and freight charges, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical dosing, where milligram precision matters.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Kilogram in Pound?
1 Kilogram (kg) is 2.204622622 Pound (lb).
What is 1 Pound in Kilogram?
1 Pound (lb) is 0.45359237 Kilogram (kg).
How do I convert Kilogram to Pound?
Multiply the value in Kilogram by 2.204622622. For example, 5 kg × 2.204622622 = 11.02311311 lb. To go the other way, divide by 2.204622622.
How many units does the weight/mass converter support?
It converts between 11 units: Kilogram, Gram, Milligram, Metric Ton, Pound, Ounce, Stone, Short Ton (US), Long Ton (UK), Microgram, Carat.
What should I watch out for when converting weight/mass?
A US short ton is 2,000 lb, a UK long ton is 2,240 lb, and a metric tonne is 1,000 kg. Check which "ton" a figure uses before converting.
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