1 lb equals 0.453592 kg. To convert Pound to Kilogram, multiply the value by 0.453592; divide by 0.453592 to convert back. Enter any number above and the result appears instantly — free and entirely in your browser.
How do you convert Pound to Kilogram?
The conversion formula is kg = lb × 0.453592. The conversion factor is fixed by definition, so the result is always exact.
Pound to Kilogram conversion table
| lb | kg |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.453592 kg |
| 5 lb | 2.26796 kg |
| 10 lb | 4.53592 kg |
| 25 lb | 11.3398 kg |
| 50 lb | 22.6796 kg |
| 100 lb | 45.3592 kg |
What is Pound (lb)?
The pound (lb) equals 16 ounces or exactly 0.45359237 kg. It is the imperial unit for body weight and groceries in the US and UK.
What is Kilogram (kg)?
The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass and the standard unit for body weight and groceries in most of the world.
Why convert Pound to Kilogram?
The metric world weighs in grams and kilograms; the US and UK also use ounces, pounds and stones. Recipes, body weight and shipping constantly require converting between them.
The pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg (1959), so 1 kg = 2.2046 lb. An ounce is about 28.35 g, and a UK stone is 14 lb (about 6.35 kg).
How to convert Pound to Kilogram
- Enter the value in Pound into the left field of the converter.
- Read the result in Kilogram instantly in the right field — it updates automatically.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction (Kilogram to Pound).
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