Convert Kilogram to Pound
Use this free converter to change kilograms (kg) into pounds (lb). Kilogram and pound both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 kg equals 2.2046226 lb, and 1 lb equals 0.45359237 kg.
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Pound (lb)
2.2046226
1 kg = 2.2046226 lb
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Kilogram | Pound |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.022046226 |
| 0.1 | 0.22046226 |
| 0.5 | 1.1023113 |
| 1 | 2.2046226 |
| 2 | 4.4092452 |
| 3 | 6.6138679 |
| 5 | 11.023113 |
| 10 | 22.046226 |
| 20 | 44.092452 |
| 25 | 55.115566 |
| 50 | 110.23113 |
| 100 | 220.46226 |
| 1,000 | 2204.6226 |
How to convert Kilogram to Pound
Multiply the kilogram value by 2.2046226 to get pounds.
- Enter the number of kilograms you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in pounds.
- Worked example: 15 kg × 2.2046226 = 33.069339 lb.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (pound to kilogram).
About these units
Kilogram (kg)
- Definition
- The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by fixing the value of the Planck constant.
- History
- It was originally the mass of one liter of water, then a platinum-iridium cylinder kept near Paris until the 2019 redefinition.
- Current use
- The kilogram is the global standard for weighing goods, people, and ingredients in science and commerce.
Pound (lb)
- Definition
- A pound (lb) is an imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, divided into 16 ounces.
- History
- Derived from the Roman "libra" (hence the abbreviation lb), it was standardised internationally in 1959.
- Current use
- Pounds are the everyday unit of body and food weight in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
There are 2.2046226 lb in 1 kg. To convert, multiply the number of kilograms by 2.2046226.
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
Multiply the kilogram value by 2.2046226 to get pounds. For example, 10 kg = 22.046226 lb.
Is this kilogram-to-pound converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Kilogram to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Kilogram equals |
|---|---|
| Gram (g) | 1000 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 1000000 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 1000000000 µg |
| Metric Ton (t) | 0.001 t |
| Pound (lb) | 2.2046226 lb |
| Ounce (oz) | 35.273962 oz |
| Stone (st) | 0.15747304 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 0.0011023113 ton |
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | 0.00098420653 long ton |
| Carat (ct) | 5000 ct |