KG to Pounds converter

How to convert kilograms to pounds

To convert kilograms to pounds, use lb = kg × 2.20462. For example, 50 kg is 110.231 lb. Type any value in the converter above and the result updates instantly.

The KG to Pounds formula

The conversion is lb = kg × 2.20462. One kilogram equals 2.20462 lb. This conversion is exact: kilogram is defined precisely in terms of pound, so the only rounding is in the digits shown.

KG to Pounds conversion table

Where kilograms and pounds are used

Kilograms are the base unit of mass in the metric system: body weight, groceries, luggage and parcels.

Pounds are the everyday unit of weight in the United States and are also used in the United Kingdom for body weight, fitness and shipping.

Worked examples

These examples use the formula above, so you can check the converter or do the same by hand:

• 2 kg = 4.40925 lb
• 10 kg = 22.0462 lb
• 25 kg = 55.1156 lb

Converting kilograms to pounds in your head

Double it and add 10 percent: 70 kg is 140 + 14 = 154 lb (exactly 154.3 lb).

Pounds to KG reference table

For the opposite direction, these values are handy to have at hand:

Common mistakes to avoid

• Pounds and kilograms measure mass, but on labels both are treated as weight; the conversion is the same.
• The ounce here is the avoirdupois ounce (28.35 g). Troy ounces used for gold and silver weigh about 31.1 g.

About this converter

The converter accepts whole numbers, decimals and negative values, gives the result as you type, and uses full precision internally, so what you copy is as accurate as it can be. It runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent to a server, it keeps working offline once the page has loaded, and there is nothing to install.

Need the opposite direction? Use the Pounds to KG converter.