Kilograms to Pounds
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined today by the fixed value of the Planck constant. A pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, the everyday unit for body weight and groceries in the US. 1 kg equals ≈2.20462 lb, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to mass, measured here against mass's base unit (kg) — every other mass unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
lb = kg × ≈2.20462
kg = lb × ≈0.453592
Worked example: 5 kg × ≈2.20462 = ≈11.0231 lb.
Conversion table
| Kilogram (kg) | Pound (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ≈2.20462 lb |
| 2 kg | ≈4.40925 lb |
| 3 kg | ≈6.61387 lb |
| 5 kg | ≈11.0231 lb |
| 10 kg | ≈22.0462 lb |
| 20 kg | ≈44.0925 lb |
| 25 kg | ≈55.1156 lb |
| 50 kg | ≈110.231 lb |
| 100 kg | ≈220.462 lb |
| 250 kg | ≈551.156 lb |
| 500 kg | ≈1,102.31 lb |
| 1,000 kg | ≈2,204.62 lb |
Frequently asked
- How many Pounds in a kilogram?
- 1 kg equals ≈2.20462 lb.
- How do I convert Kilograms to Pounds?
- Multiply the value in kg by ≈2.20462 to get lb. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Kilogram and Pound are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to mass's base unit (kg), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.