Pounds to Kilograms
Enter a value in Pounds and get the result in Kilograms instantly.
1 lb = 0.453592 kg
How to convert Pounds to Kilograms
Multiply the number of Pounds by 0.453592 to get Kilograms. To go the other way, divide by that same number instead.
Need the opposite direction? Use the Kilograms to Pounds converter.
Pounds to Kilograms conversion table
| Pounds | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.453592 kg |
| 2 lb | 0.907185 kg |
| 3 lb | 1.3608 kg |
| 5 lb | 2.268 kg |
| 10 lb | 4.5359 kg |
| 20 lb | 9.0718 kg |
| 50 lb | 22.6796 kg |
| 100 lb | 45.3592 kg |
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 kilograms are in 1 lb?
One lb equals 0.453592 kg. Multiply any number of pounds by 0.453592 to get the same amount in kilograms.
How do I convert pounds to kilograms quickly?
For a rough figure in your head, round 0.453592 to the nearest easy number and adjust. Use the converter above when the exact value matters.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between pounds and kilograms is a fixed, defined value, so the conversion is exact. Results are rounded for display only.