Convert Kilograms to pounds
1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds · lb = kg × 2.204622622
When you need this conversion
Airline baggage allowances are the biggest driver here: most international carriers publish limits in kilograms (23 kg checked, 7 kg carry-on) while US domestic carriers use pounds (50 lb). Gym equipment, bodyweight tracking, and recipe portions for meat also force this conversion daily.
Kilograms to pounds conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.2046 lb |
| 2 kg | 4.4092 lb |
| 3 kg | 6.6139 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.0231 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.0462 lb |
| 15 kg | 33.0693 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.0925 lb |
| 25 kg | 55.1156 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.23 lb |
| 75 kg | 165.35 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.46 lb |
| 250 kg | 551.16 lb |
| 500 kg | 1,102.31 lb |
| 1,000 kg | 2,204.62 lb |
The formula
lb = kg × 2.204622622Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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- Milligrams to pounds
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- Kilograms to milligrams
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Frequently asked questions
- How many pounds are in a kilogram?
- There are 2.2046 pounds in 1 kilogram. The formula is lb = kg × 2.204622622.
- How do you convert kilograms to pounds?
- Use the formula lb = kg × 2.204622622. For example, 10 kilograms equals 22.0462 pounds.
- Is the kilograms to pounds conversion exact?
- Yes. Kilograms and pounds are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is kg short for?
- kg is the standard symbol for kilogram (also written as kilos). lb is the symbol for pound.