Kg to lb converter
Convert between kilograms (kg) and pounds (lb) instantly.
- Result
- 2.2046
How it's calculated
One kilogram equals 2.20462262185 pounds. To convert kg to lb, multiply by that factor; to convert lb to kg, divide by it.
pounds = kilograms × 2.20462262185
Needed when reading product labels, scales, or baggage limits in countries that use pounds, like the US, or when following nutrition and training programs from English-speaking sources.
kilograms = pounds ÷ 2.20462262185
In gyms using pound plates (45, 25, 10 lb), it's handy to know how many kilos a loaded barbell weighs; for example, a 45 lb Olympic bar equals about 20.4 kg.
Worked example
70 kg equals 70 × 2.20462262185 ≈ 154.32 pounds. The 22 lb carry-on limit used by many US airlines equals about 10 kg.
Frequently asked questions
- How many pounds is 1 kg?
- 1 kilogram equals 2.20462262185 pounds, roughly 2.2 pounds.
- How many kg is 1 pound?
- 1 pound equals 0.45359237 kilograms, roughly 453.6 grams.
- Does this work for body weight?
- Yes, the conversion is the same whether it's body weight, an object, or a shipment.
- Do US scales show pounds or ounces?
- They show pounds (lb); for small weights ounces (oz) are also used, where 1 pound equals 16 ounces.
- How do I work out a loaded barbell's weight in pounds?
- Add the empty bar's weight (usually 45 lb / 20 kg) to the plates loaded on each side, then convert the total with the same factor.