Mass conversion
Kilograms to Pounds (kg to lb)
1 kg = 2.2046 lb — multiply the number of kilograms by 2.2046.
Kilograms to Pounds conversion chart
| kilograms | pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.2046 lb |
| 2 kg | 4.4093 lb |
| 3 kg | 6.6139 lb |
| 4 kg | 8.8185 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.0231 lb |
| 6 kg | 13.2277 lb |
| 7 kg | 15.4324 lb |
| 8 kg | 17.637 lb |
| 9 kg | 19.8416 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.0462 lb |
| 12 kg | 26.4555 lb |
| 15 kg | 33.0693 lb |
| 18 kg | 39.6832 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.0925 lb |
| 25 kg | 55.1156 lb |
| 30 kg | 66.1387 lb |
| 40 kg | 88.1849 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.231 lb |
| 60 kg | 132.277 lb |
| 75 kg | 165.347 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.462 lb |
How to convert by hand
1 kg = 2.20462262 lb
Because this is a linear conversion, the ratio never changes: every kilogram is always 2.2046 lb, whatever the size of the number.
Worked example: 10 kg × 2.2046 = 22.0462 lb .
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About kilograms and pounds
Weight conversions matter most for travel, shipping and fitness, where the same object is quoted in kilograms in one country and pounds in another.
Kilogram
Metric (SI)The SI base unit of mass, defined via the Planck constant since 2019.
Commonly used for: Body weight, groceries and freight in most countries.
Pound
US / ImperialDefined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Commonly used for: Body weight and grocery weights in the US.
Questions
How many pounds are in one kilogram?
One kilogram equals 2.2046 lb. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilograms by 2.2046.
What is 5 kg in lb?
5 kg = 11.0231 lb. Type any value into the converter above to get an exact answer.
How do I convert pounds back to kilograms?
Divide by 2.2046 instead of multiplying — or use our Pounds to Kilograms converter.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. Linear conversions use the internationally agreed factors published by NIST (SP 811), and temperature conversions use the exact defining formulas. Calculations run at full double precision and are only rounded for display.
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