How to convert pounds to kilograms
One pound equals 0.4536 kilograms, so multiply the value in pounds by 0.45359237: kg = lb × 0.45359237. Equivalently, divide by 2.204622622.
Example: 10 lb = 10 × 0.45359237 = 4.5359 kg.
Pounds to kilograms table
| Pounds (lb) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.04536 |
| 0.5 | 0.2268 |
| 1 | 0.4536 |
| 2 | 0.9072 |
| 3 | 1.3608 |
| 4 | 1.8144 |
| 5 | 2.268 |
| 6 | 2.7216 |
| 7 | 3.1751 |
| 8 | 3.6287 |
| 9 | 4.0823 |
| 10 | 4.5359 |
| 15 | 6.8039 |
| 20 | 9.0718 |
| 25 | 11.3398 |
| 30 | 13.6078 |
| 40 | 18.1437 |
| 50 | 22.6796 |
| 75 | 34.0194 |
| 100 | 45.3592 |
| 250 | 113.3981 |
| 500 | 226.7962 |
| 1,000 | 453.5924 |
About the units
- Pound (lb): The avoirdupois pound used in the US and UK; defined since 1959 as exactly 0.45359237 kg.
- Kilogram (kg): The SI base unit of mass, used for body weight, food and shipping almost everywhere outside the US.
Need the other direction? Convert kilograms to pounds — 1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds.
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How many kilograms are in a pound?
1 pound = 0.4536 kilograms.
What is the formula for pounds to kilograms?
kg = lb × 0.45359237.
How much is 10 lb in kg?
10 lb = 4.5359 kg.