Weight and Mass conversion

Convert Kilogram to Pound

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

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1 kg = 2.2046226218 lb

All Mass units

From 1 kg
UnitValue
Kilogram kg 1
Gram g 1,000
Milligram mg 1,000,000
Metric ton t 0.001
Pound lb 2.2046226218
Ounce oz 35.2739619496
Stone st 0.1574730444
US short ton short ton 0.0011023113
Imperial long ton long ton 0.0009842065
Carat ct 5,000
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Formula

kg to lb conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

lb = kg x 2.204622621849

Worked example

2 kg = 4.4092452437 lb.

International avoirdupois and metric mass definitions are exact; displayed results are rounded only for readability.

Quick reference

Kilogram to Pound table

Kilogram (kg)Pound (lb)
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

The SI base unit of mass.

Symbol: kg

To unit

About the pound

Exactly 0.45359237 kilogram.

Symbol: lb

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Conversion standard

Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Units outside the SI. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

kg to lb FAQ

How do you convert kilogram to pound?

Use the formula lb = kg x 2.204622621849. 1 kilogram (kg) equals 2.204622621849 pound (lb).

Is the kg to lb conversion exact?

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