KG to LBS Converter
Divide a mass in kilograms by 0.45359237 to get pounds, because the international avoirdupois pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. 1 kg = 2.20462262185 lb.
The pound's symbol is lb, from the Latin libra, and "lbs" is the common plural, which is why this page is called kg to lbs. The converter and table use the symbol lb.
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(opens in a new tab)How to convert kilograms to pounds
Formula: pounds = kilograms / 0.45359237
The constant is exact by definition: 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms. It is not a rounded approximation.
The pound here is the avoirdupois pound used for body weight, luggage and groceries. It is not the troy pound used for precious metals, and it is not the pound-force, which is a unit of force.
Worked example: 70 kg to pounds
The answer below is shown to 12 significant digits. The full value has more digits, so treat the displayed figure as rounded.
Convert 70 kg
Input
70 kg
Output
70 / 0.45359237 = 154.323583529 lb
Common kilograms to pounds conversions
| Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.20462262185 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.0231131092 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.0462262185 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.092452437 lb |
| 25 kg | 55.1155655462 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.231131092 lb |
| 70 kg | 154.323583529 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.462262185 lb |
When you need to convert kilograms to pounds
- Body weight: a scale or a medical form in kilograms, read in pounds.
- Luggage: an airline allowance quoted in kilograms, for example 23 kg = 50.7063203025 lb.
- Gym weights: plates and bars marked in kilograms, compared with a pound-based program.
- Shipping and products: parcel and package weights between metric and US or UK labels.
Things worth knowing
- In everyday use, the weight on a scale means mass, so kilograms and pounds convert directly. Pound-force is a different unit and is not converted here.
Converting back and related converters
To go the other way, use the LBS to KG Converter, which applies kilograms = pounds × 0.45359237. For any other pair of units, open the Unit Converter, or browse every unit converter.
- CM to Inches Converter: height and other body measurements switch between metric and imperial too.
- Inches to CM Converter: to convert a height in inches into centimeters.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in 1 kg?
1 kg = 2.20462262185 lb. The figure does not end, so it is rounded when written out in decimals.
How do I convert kg to lbs without a calculator?
Double the kilograms, then add 10 percent of the doubled number. For 70 kg that gives 140 + 14 = 154, which is close to the exact 154.323583529 lb.
Is it lb or lbs?
The unit symbol is lb, for one pound or many. "lbs" is a common plural spelling, and both mean the same unit.
Is a kilogram heavier than a pound?
Yes. A pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so a kilogram is more than twice as heavy as a pound.
Can I convert to stone?
Yes, in the Unit Converter. A stone is 14 pounds, and the converter also handles ounces, grams, milligrams and metric tonnes.