Kilograms to Pounds Converter
Convert Kilograms to Pounds (kg to lbs) quickly and accurately.
Quick conversion table
| Kilograms | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.20462 lbs |
| 2 kg | 4.40925 lbs |
| 5 kg | 11.02311 lbs |
| 10 kg | 22.04623 lbs |
| 20 kg | 44.09245 lbs |
| 50 kg | 110.23113 lbs |
| 100 kg | 220.46226 lbs |
About this tool
The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). Since 2019 it has been defined using the Planck constant rather than a physical object, and it is the standard unit of mass used by roughly 95% of the world's population, in science, medicine, cooking and everyday commerce.
The pound (lbs), short for the avoirdupois pound, is the imperial and US customary unit of mass. Since a 1959 international agreement, 1 pound has been defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so the conversion factor used here is not an approximation — it is the internationally agreed definition.
This conversion comes up constantly when comparing body weight, checking airline luggage allowances (many international airlines list limits in both kg and lbs), reading US recipes or nutrition labels, or working with shipping and freight weights quoted in a different unit than you're used to.
Worked example
- 1Start with your value in Kilograms. For example, 5 kg.
- 2Apply the formula: 1 kg = 2.20462 lbs.
- 35 kg converts to 11.02311 lbs.
Formula
1 kg = 2.20462 lbs
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert Kilograms to Pounds?
- Multiply the value in Kilograms using the formula: 1 kg = 2.20462 lbs.
- How many Pounds is 1 Kilograms?
- 1 kg is equal to 2.20462 lbs.
- How many Pounds is 10 Kilograms?
- 10 kg is equal to 22.04623 lbs.
- How many Pounds is 100 Kilograms?
- 100 kg is equal to 220.46226 lbs.
- Is the kg to lbs conversion exact?
- Yes. Since 1959, 1 pound has been internationally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so the factor 2.2046226218 is exact, not rounded. The result shown here is rounded to 5 decimal places for readability.