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Convert Pounds to Kilograms

1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms. Multiply the number of pounds by 0.45359237.

Result
0.45359237

1 lb = 0.45359237 kg

Multiply the number of pounds by 0.45359237.

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Pounds to Kilograms table

PoundsKilograms
1 lb0.45359237 kg
2 lb0.90718474 kg
3 lb1.3607771 kg
4 lb1.8143695 kg
5 lb2.2679619 kg
10 lb4.5359237 kg
20 lb9.0718474 kg
25 lb11.339809 kg
50 lb22.679619 kg
100 lb45.359237 kg
500 lb226.79619 kg
1000 lb453.59237 kg

About these units

The pound (lb) is an imperial unit of weight & mass, equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.

The kilogram (kg) is an SI base or derived unit of weight & mass.

Going the other way, 1 kilogram = 2.2046226 pounds. Weight conversions trip people up because three different 'tons' and two different 'ounces' are in daily use. This converter keeps them straight: metric mass, avoirdupois weight, troy weight for precious metals, and the stone still used across the UK and Ireland.

Frequently asked

How many kilograms are in a pound?
1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms.
How do you convert pounds to kilograms?
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.45359237.
What is 10 lb in kg?
10 lb = 4.5359237 kg.

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