Mass Flow Rate conversion

Convert Kilogram per second to Pound per second

1 kilogram per second (kg/s) equals 2.204622621849 pound per second (lb/s). Enter any value below to convert from kg/s to lb/s.

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1 kg/s = 2.2046226218 lb/s

All Mass Flow Rate units

From 1 kg/s
UnitValue
Kilogram per second kg/s 1
Kilogram per minute kg/min 60
Kilogram per hour kg/h 3,600
Gram per second g/s 1,000
Pound per second lb/s 2.2046226218
Pound per minute lb/min 132.2773573109
Metric ton per hour t/h 3.6
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Formula

kg/s to lb/s conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

lb/s = kg/s x 2.204622621849

Worked example

2 kg/s = 4.4092452437 lb/s.

All listed factors are based on exact international mass and time definitions.

Quick reference

Kilogram per second to Pound per second table

Kilogram per second (kg/s)Pound per second (lb/s)
0.010.0220462262
0.10.2204622622
12.2046226218
24.4092452437
511.0231131092
1022.0462262185
2555.1155655462
50110.2311310924
100220.4622621849
1,0002,204.6226218488

From unit

About the kilogram per second

The coherent SI mass-flow unit.

Symbol: kg/s

To unit

About the pound per second

One international pound each second.

Symbol: lb/s

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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI mass and time definitions. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

kg/s to lb/s FAQ

How do you convert kilogram per second to pound per second?

Use the formula lb/s = kg/s x 2.204622621849. 1 kilogram per second (kg/s) equals 2.204622621849 pound per second (lb/s).

Is the kg/s to lb/s conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.