Weight

Pounds to Kilogram

Convert pounds to kilogram instantly.

About this conversion

Pounds (lbs) are used in the US and UK for everyday weight — body weight, recipes, and grocery items. Kilogram (kg) er SI-systemets grundenhed for masse og den mest brugte vægtenhed i Danmark. En voksen person vejer typisk 60–90 kg, en liter vand vejer præcis 1 kg, og en pose sukker er normalt 1 kg. 2.2046 pounds equal 1 Kilogram. The converter above calculates the result instantly — you can also swap the units to convert in the other direction.

How to use

Enter a value in the pounds field and instantly see the result in kilogram. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.

Manual calculation

1 pounds = 0.45359 kilogram. Example: 10 lbs = 4.5359 kg.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert pounds to kilogram?

Divide the number of pounds by 2.2046 to get kilogram. Example: 50 lbs ÷ 2.2046 = 22.68 kg.

Are pounds bigger or smaller than kilogram?

Pounds is smaller than Kilogram. There are 2.2046 pounds in one kilogram, so the result is a smaller number when converting from pounds to kilogram.

What is 10 pounds in kilogram?

10 lbs equals 4.5359 kg.

How many pounds are in 1 kilogram?

1 kg equals 2.2046 lbs. This is the reverse conversion — useful if you have a value in kilogram and want it in pounds.

What is pound?

Pounds (lbs) are used in the US and UK for everyday weight — body weight, recipes, and grocery items.

What is kilogram used for?

Kilogram (kg) er SI-systemets grundenhed for masse og den mest brugte vægtenhed i Danmark. En voksen person vejer typisk 60–90 kg, en liter vand vejer præcis 1 kg, og en pose sukker er normalt 1 kg.