Kilograms to Pounds
Enter a value in Kilograms and get the result in Pounds instantly.
1 kg = 2.2046 lb
How to convert Kilograms to Pounds
Multiply the number of Kilograms by 2.2046 to get Pounds. To go the other way, divide by that same number instead.
Need the opposite direction? Use the Pounds to Kilograms converter.
Kilograms to Pounds conversion table
| Kilograms | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.2046 lb |
| 2 kg | 4.4092 lb |
| 3 kg | 6.6139 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.0231 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.0462 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.0925 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.2311 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.4623 lb |
Mass and weight units
One kilogram equals exactly 2.20462 pounds, and one pound is defined as 0.45359237 kg. The stone, still common in the UK for body weight, is 14 pounds. Note that ounces here are units of mass — fluid ounces measure volume and are a different unit entirely.
Common questions
How many pounds are in 1 kg?
One kg equals 2.2046 lb. Multiply any number of kilograms by 2.2046 to get the same amount in pounds.
How do I convert kilograms to pounds quickly?
For a rough figure in your head, round 2.2046 to the nearest easy number and adjust. Use the converter above when the exact value matters.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between kilograms and pounds is a fixed, defined value, so the conversion is exact. Results are rounded for display only.