Kilograms to Pounds Converter

kg to lbs | convert kilograms to pounds

How many pounds in a kilogram?

1 kilogram or 1000 grams equals 2.20 pounds

Kilograms to Pounds Converter

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To use this calculator, simply type the value in any box at left or at
right. It accepts fractional values.

Definition of kilogram

The kilogram (kg) is the SI unit of mass. It is equal to the mass
of the international prototype of the kilogram. This prototype is a
platinum-iridium international prototype kept at the International Bureau
of Weights and Measures. One kg is approximately equal to 2.20462262184878
pounds.

Definition of pound

One pound, the international avoirdupois pound, is legally defined
as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

Kilogram to lbs formula

To calculate a kilogram value to the corresponding value in pound, just
multiply the quantity in kilogram by
2.20462262184878 (the conversion factor).

Kilogram to pounds formulae

Pounds = kilograms × 2.20462262184878

The factor 2.20462262184878 is the result of the division 1/0.45359237
(pound definition). So, a better formula is

Pounds = kilograms / 0.45359237

By using this converter you can get answers to questions like:

  • How many pounds are in 1 kilogram?
  • 1 kilogram is equal to how many pounds?
  • How to convert kg to lbs?
  • What is the kg to lb conversion factor?
  • What is the formula to convert from kg to lb? among others.
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