Convert lbs to kg
Pounds to kilograms. Enter a value to convert, or use the lbs to kg chart further down the page.
1 pound equals 0.45359237 kilograms. Going the other way, 1 kilogram = 2.204622622 pounds.
How to convert lbs to kg
To convert pounds to kilograms, multiply the pound value by 0.45359237. You can also divide by 2.204622622 to get the same answer.
kg = lb × 0.45359237
Worked example
Convert 15 lb to kilograms:
15 lb = 6.80388555 kg
lbs to kg conversion chart
Use this lbs to kg table for quick reference without typing anything.
| pounds (lb) | kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lb | 0.0045359237 kg |
| 0.1 lb | 0.045359237 kg |
| 1 lb | 0.45359237 kg |
| 2 lb | 0.90718474 kg |
| 3 lb | 1.36077711 kg |
| 5 lb | 2.26796185 kg |
| 10 lb | 4.5359237 kg |
| 20 lb | 9.0718474 kg |
| 50 lb | 22.6796185 kg |
| 100 lb | 45.359237 kg |
| 1,000 lb | 453.59237 kg |
Common lbs to kg values
Ready-made answers for the lbs to kg conversions people look up most often.
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What is a pound?
The international avoirdupois pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. It is the everyday unit of body weight and grocery weight in the United States.
What is a kilogram?
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. Since 2019 it has been defined by fixing the Planck constant, replacing the platinum-iridium cylinder held near Paris.
Frequently asked questions
How many kg are in a pound?
1 lbs equals 0.45359237 kg. Going the other way, 1 kg is 2.204622622 lbs.
How do you convert lbs to kg?
To convert pounds to kilograms, multiply the pound value by 0.45359237. You can also divide by 2.204622622 to get the same answer.
What is 10 lbs in kg?
10 lbs equals 4.5359237 kg. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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