KG to LBS Converter
Convert kilograms to pounds: 1 kg = 2.20462 lb. Exact factor, formula and a conversion chart.
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Result
- 1 kg
- 2.20462 lb
- 1 lb
- 0.453592 kg
How it's calculated
pounds = kilograms × 2.20462
To convert kg to lb, multiply by 2.20462.
kg in every unit
| milligram | 1,000,000 mg |
| gram | 1,000 g |
| tonne | 0.001 t |
| ounce | 35.274 oz |
| pound | 2.20462 lb |
| stone | 0.157473 st |
| US ton | 0.00110231 US ton |
kg to lb conversion chart
| kilogram (kg) | pound (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.20462 lb |
| 2 kg | 4.40925 lb |
| 3 kg | 6.61387 lb |
| 4 kg | 8.81849 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.0231 lb |
| 6 kg | 13.2277 lb |
| 7 kg | 15.4324 lb |
| 8 kg | 17.637 lb |
| 9 kg | 19.8416 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.0462 lb |
| 12 kg | 26.4555 lb |
| 15 kg | 33.0693 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.0925 lb |
| 25 kg | 55.1156 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.231 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.462 lb |
How many pounds are in 1 kilogram?
1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds. To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.20462. For example, 10 kg = 22.0462 lb and 100 kg = 220.462 lb. Enter any value above for an exact result.
The Unit Converter changes a value from one unit to another across 11 kinds of measurement: length, weight, temperature, volume, area, speed, time, digital storage, energy, pressure and fuel economy. It covers metric units (centimetres, kilograms, litres), US and UK imperial units (inches, pounds, gallons) and everyday ones such as cups, stones, acres and kilowatt-hours.
Conversions use the official definitions — 1 inch is exactly 2.54 cm, 1 pound exactly 0.45359237 kg, 1 US gallon exactly 3.785411784 litres — and the page shows the factor, the formula, the value in every other unit and a chart of common values, so you can check or reuse the numbers.
When to use it
- Converting height and weight between metric and imperial (cm ↔ feet and inches, kg ↔ lbs).
- Cooking with recipes from another country (cups, tablespoons, ml, grams, ounces).
- Reading weather and oven temperatures in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
- Property sizes in square feet, square metres, acres and hectares.
- File sizes (MB ↔ GB), fuel economy (mpg ↔ L/100 km) and tyre pressure (psi ↔ bar).
Tips for better results
- US and UK gallons and pints differ by about 20% — check which one a recipe or car manual uses.
- Temperature is not a simple multiplication: use the formula shown (°F = °C × 9/5 + 32).
- Storage makers use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, while some operating systems show GiB (1,024 MiB) — both are listed.
How to use the Unit Converter
- Choose the measurement, such as length or temperature.
- Enter the value and pick the units to convert from and to.
- Read the result, the value in every other unit and the conversion chart below.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.20462. For example, 10 kg = 22.0462 lb.
How do I convert pounds back to kilograms?
Press the swap button between the units. 1 lb = 0.453592 kg.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. It uses the official definitions of the units; results are only rounded to six significant digits for display.
Are the conversions exact?
Yes. Units are converted with their defined factors — for example 1 inch is exactly 2.54 cm and 1 pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg — and results are rounded to six significant digits only for display.
Are cups and gallons US or UK?
Cups, pints, quarts and gallons are US customary units unless marked UK. UK (imperial) gallons and pints are listed separately because they are about 20% larger.
How many centimetres are in an inch?
Exactly 2.54 cm. To convert inches to centimetres, multiply by 2.54; to convert centimetres to inches, divide by 2.54.
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
Multiply by 2.20462 (1 kg = 2.20462 lb). To convert pounds to kilograms, multiply by 0.453592.