Pound [lb] to Kilogram [kg] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Pound (lb) = 0.453592 Kilogram (kg)

1 Kilogram (kg) = 2.20462442 Pound (lb)

How to Convert Pound to Kilogram

1 lb = 0.453592 kg
1 kg = 2.2046244201837775 lb

To convert Pound to Kilogram, divide the value by 2.20462442 (equivalently, multiply by 0.453592). To convert Kilogram back to Pound, multiply by 2.20462442.

Example: convert 10 lb to kg:
10 lb = 10 x 0.453592 = 4.53592 kg

↔ Convert Kilogram to Pound

Pound

Definition: A pound (symbol: lb) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.4536 kilograms.

History/origin: The pound has ancient origins and has been used in various forms for centuries. The avoirdupois pound is the most common type of pound used today.

Current use: Pounds are widely used for measuring the weight of people, food items, and other objects in countries that use the imperial or US customary systems.

Kilogram

Definition: A kilogram (symbol: kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to 1000 grams.

History/origin: The kilogram was originally defined as the mass of a specific artifact called the International Prototype Kilogram (IPK), a platinum-iridium cylinder. In 2019, the definition was redefined based on fundamental physical constants.

Current use: Kilograms are used for measuring the mass of larger objects, such as people, packages, and vehicles. It's a standard unit in commerce, engineering, and science.

Pound to Kilogram Conversion Table

Pound [lb]	Kilogram [kg]
1 lb	0.453592 kg
2 lb	0.907184 kg
5 lb	2.26796 kg
10 lb	4.53592 kg
20 lb	9.07184 kg
50 lb	22.679599999999997 kg
100 lb	45.359199999999994 kg
200 lb	90.71839999999999 kg
500 lb	226.796 kg
1000 lb	453.592 kg

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Gram

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Kilogram

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Pound [lb] to Kilogram [kg] Converter

To convert Pound to Kilogram, enter your value in the lb field above and the result in kg will appear instantly. You can also use the conversion factor shown in the table on this page to calculate manually. The formula is always the same: multiply your lb value by the fixed conversion ratio to get the equivalent in kg.

Our Pound to Kilogram converter uses standardized conversion factors defined by international scientific and metrological organizations. All calculations are performed with full floating-point precision. You can also choose how many decimal places to display in the result, so you get exactly the level of detail you need.

Yes, absolutely. Simply swap the source and destination units in the converter — select kg as your input unit and lb as your output unit. The same precision and standardized conversion factor applies in both directions.

Converting between Pound and Kilogram comes up regularly in engineering, scientific research, construction, and everyday tasks that involve measurements from different unit systems. Our converter eliminates the risk of manual calculation errors and saves time whenever you need to switch between these two units.

Yes, the Pound to Kilogram converter is completely free. No account or registration is required, and there are no usage limits. It works on any device — smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers — directly in your browser.

Pound and Kilogram are both units used to measure the same physical quantity, but they belong to different measurement systems or represent different scales. The mathematical relationship between them is fixed and constant, which is what makes accurate conversion possible. Scroll up to see the exact conversion factor, formula, and a reference table for common values.

Pound [lb] to Kilogram [kg] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Pound (lb) = 0.453592 Kilogram (kg)

1 Kilogram (kg) = 2.20462442 Pound (lb)

How to Convert Pound to Kilogram

1 lb = 0.453592 kg
1 kg = 2.2046244201837775 lb

To convert Pound to Kilogram, divide the value by 2.20462442 (equivalently, multiply by 0.453592). To convert Kilogram back to Pound, multiply by 2.20462442.

Example: convert 10 lb to kg:
10 lb = 10 x 0.453592 = 4.53592 kg

↔ Convert Kilogram to Pound

Pound

Definition: A pound (symbol: lb) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.4536 kilograms.

History/origin: The pound has ancient origins and has been used in various forms for centuries. The avoirdupois pound is the most common type of pound used today.

Current use: Pounds are widely used for measuring the weight of people, food items, and other objects in countries that use the imperial or US customary systems.

Kilogram

Definition: A kilogram (symbol: kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to 1000 grams.

Current use: Kilograms are used for measuring the mass of larger objects, such as people, packages, and vehicles. It's a standard unit in commerce, engineering, and science.

Pound to Kilogram Conversion Table

Pound [lb]	Kilogram [kg]
1 lb	0.453592 kg
2 lb	0.907184 kg
5 lb	2.26796 kg
10 lb	4.53592 kg
20 lb	9.07184 kg
50 lb	22.679599999999997 kg
100 lb	45.359199999999994 kg
200 lb	90.71839999999999 kg
500 lb	226.796 kg
1000 lb	453.592 kg

Common pairs of Mass

Microgram

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Milligram

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Gram

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Kilogram

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Metric Tonne

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Ounce

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Pound

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Ton

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