How many pound are in one kilogram?
One kilogram is 2.205 lb.
Kilogram to Pound
Type a value to convert it from kilogram to pound. One kg equals 2.205 lb.
Result
Kilogram and Pound, side by side
One kilogram is 2.205 lb. In the other direction, one pound is 0.4536 kg.
The factor is exact rather than rounded: the imperial units have been defined from the metric ones since 1959, so the conversion introduces no error of its own. What you see below is arithmetic, not an approximation.
| Kilogram | Pound |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.20462 |
| 5 | 11.0231 |
| 10 | 22.0462 |
| 50 | 110.231 |
| 70 | 154.324 |
| 100 | 220.462 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert pound back to kilogram?
One pound is 0.4536 kg. The tool above converts in both directions.
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