Kilograms ↔ Pounds
Convert between kilograms and pounds. Essential for weight tracking, shipping, and cooking.
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Formula:
pounds = kilograms × 2.20462
Learn how it works:
Metric & Imperial Conversions
Quick Reference: common conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 kilogram | 2.205 pounds |
| 2 kilograms | 4.409 pounds |
| 5 kilograms | 11.023 pounds |
| 10 kilograms | 22.046 pounds |
| 20 kilograms | 44.092 pounds |
| 23 kilograms | 50.706 pounds |
| 25 kilograms | 55.116 pounds |
| 50 kilograms | 110.23 pounds |
| 60 kilograms | 132.28 pounds |
| 70 kilograms | 154.32 pounds |
| 75 kilograms | 165.35 pounds |
| 80 kilograms | 176.37 pounds |
| 90 kilograms | 198.42 pounds |
| 100 kilograms | 220.46 pounds |
| 1 pound | 0.4536 kilograms |
| 10 pounds | 4.536 kilograms |
| 100 pounds | 45.359 kilograms |
One kilogram is 2.20462 pounds; one pound is 0.453592 kg. To convert kg to lbs multiply by 2.2046 — or, for a quick estimate, double the kilograms and add 10%: 70 kg → 140 + 14 = 154 lb (exact: 154.3 lb). The table below covers common body weights, the 23 kg airline baggage limit and round shipping weights.
Stones, pounds and kilograms
In the UK body weight is often given in stones: 1 stone = 14 lb = 6.35 kg. So 70 kg = 154.3 lb = 11 st 0.3 lb. Use the stones to kg converter for that.
For smaller weights see grams to ounces; for freight see metric tons to US tons.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 kilogram is 2.20462 pounds. For quick estimates use 2.2.
Double the kilograms, then add 10% of that result. 80 kg → 160 + 16 = 176 lb; the exact answer is 176.4 lb.
5.25 kg is 11.57 pounds (5.25 × 2.20462).
10 pounds is 4.536 kilograms (10 × 0.453592).
23 kg — the usual checked-baggage allowance — is 50.7 pounds, which is why airlines quote it as 50 lb.