Convert kilograms to pounds in one step. Type a value, change the units if you need a different pair, and the answer updates as you type, with the reverse rate and a quick reference list.
Results are estimates for planning. Check the figures before you make a financial or health decision.
How to convert kilograms to pounds
Multiply the number of kg by 2.204623 to get lb:
lb = kg × 2.204623
To go the other way, divide by 2.204623 (or multiply by 0.453592). The converter stores each unit as a multiple of a base unit, so you can also pick any other pair of units from the same group.
Worked example
Using the default values in the converter above:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Value | 70 |
| From | Kilograms |
| To | Pounds |
70 kilograms equals 154.323584 pounds
KG to Pounds (Lbs) reference table
| Kilograms | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.204623 lb |
| 2 kg | 4.409245 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.023113 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.046226 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.092452 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.231131 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.462262 lb |
| 200 kg | 440.924524 lb |
| 500 kg | 1,102.311311 lb |
Tips and common mistakes
The pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, and the avoirdupois ounce as one sixteenth of a pound (28.349523125 g). A stone is 14 pounds, which is 6.35029318 kg. These are the units used for body weight in the UK and for most food and shop weights.
Watch out for the troy ounce, used for gold and silver, which is about 31.1 g and is not the same as the everyday ounce. Also check whether a figure is in pounds or stones, because 11 st is 154 lb, not 11 lb.
For a rough mental conversion, a kilogram is about 2.2 lb, and 100 g is a little over 3.5 oz.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in 1 kg?
1 kg equals 2.204623 pounds.
How do I convert kg to lb by hand?
Multiply the kg figure by 2.204623. For example, 70 kg × 2.204623 = 154.323584 lb.
How do I convert lb back to kg?
Divide the lb figure by 2.204623, or multiply it by 0.453592. For example, 154.323584 lb is 70 kg.
Is this conversion exact?
The pound and ounce are defined exactly in kilograms, so the factor is exact. Any difference comes only from rounding.