Kg to pounds converter
Convert kilograms to pounds for body weight, luggage, parcels, recipes, and everyday measurements.
1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
| Kilograms | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.20462 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.0231 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.0462 lb |
| 25 kg | 55.1156 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.231 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.462 lb |
How to convert kg to pounds
Multiply kilograms by 2.20462262185 to get pounds. One kilogram is exactly 1,000 grams, while the everyday pound is 0.45359237 kilograms. For a quick estimate, doubling kilograms gives a slightly low answer in pounds.
Example: 70 kg in pounds
70 × 2.20462262185 = 154.3235835 lb. Rounded to one decimal place, 70 kg is 154.3 lb.
When rounding matters
Keep the unrounded result until the end when a scale, carrier, or form specifies a precision. Shipping companies can apply their own rounding rules, and a conversion does not determine a parcel's billable weight.