kg to lbs converter
Convert kg to lbs instantly: 1 kilogram is 2.2046 pounds. Enter any weight and pick the units – kilograms, pounds, ounces, stone, grams or tons. You also get the result in pounds and ounces, in stone and pounds, and a quick kg to lbs chart.
Example: Value 70 · From: Kilograms (kg) · To: Pounds (lb) → Result: 70 kg = 154.32 lb. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1 Part VI – pound = 0.453 592 37 kg, ounce = 1/16 lb, stone = 14 lb, ton = 2240 lb, grain = 1/7000 lb. Updated: .
How it is calculated
How to convert kg to lbs
lbs = kg × 2.20462 (exactly: kg ÷ 0.45359237). The other way round, kg = lbs × 0.45359237 – roughly lbs ÷ 2.2.
- 1 kg = 2.2046 lb
- 70 kg = 154.32 lb = 154 lb 5.2 oz = 11 st 0.3 lb
- 100 lb = 45.36 kg
Since 1959 the international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg – UK law (Weights and Measures Act 1985) uses the same figure. An ounce is 1/16 lb (28.35 g) and a stone is 14 lb (6.35 kg).
kg to lbs chart
The chart in the results lists 1 to 200 in your chosen direction. Handy values: 50 kg = 110.2 lb, 60 kg = 132.3 lb, 80 kg = 176.4 lb, 90 kg = 198.4 lb. For gym plates, 20 kg ≈ 44.1 lb and 45 lb ≈ 20.4 kg.
Body weight in stone
In the UK and Ireland body weight is often given in stone and pounds. The converter shows that format automatically – 70 kg is 11 st 0.3 lb.
Tons, carats and grains
A US (short) ton is 2,000 lb = 907.18 kg, a UK (long) ton is 2,240 lb = 1,016.05 kg and a metric tonne 1,000 kg. Gemstones are weighed in carats (1 ct = 0.2 g), powder and bullets in grains (1 gr = 64.8 mg).
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Frequently asked questions
How many lbs is 1 kg?
1 kilogram is 2.20462 pounds (lb). For a quick estimate, double the kilograms and add 10 %.
How do I convert kg to lbs?
Multiply the kilograms by 2.20462. Example: 70 kg × 2.20462 = 154.32 lb.
How do I convert lbs to kg?
Multiply the pounds by 0.45359237, or divide by 2.2046. 150 lb is 68.04 kg.
How do I convert kg to lbs and ounces?
Convert to pounds, keep the whole number, then multiply the decimal part by 16 for ounces. 70 kg = 154.32 lb = 154 lb 5.2 oz – the calculator shows this directly.
Why is lb the abbreviation for pound?
It comes from the Latin "libra", a Roman unit of weight. The plural is often written "lbs".
Sources and legal basis
- Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1 Part VI – pound = 0.453 592 37 kg, ounce = 1/16 lb, stone = 14 lb, ton = 2240 lb, grain = 1/7000 lb
- NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8 – ton, short (2000 lb); carat, metric = 2 × 10⁻⁴ kg
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