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Kilogram (kg) to Pound (lb)
1 kg
= 2.20462442 lb
2 kg
= 4.40924884 lb
5 kg
= 11.0231221 lb
10 kg
= 22.0462442 lb
25 kg
= 55.1156105 lb
50 kg
= 110.231221 lb
100 kg
= 220.462442 lb
How weight conversion works
All weight units relate to the gram through fixed multipliers. To convert between any two units, the value is first converted to grams, then from grams to the target unit.
1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds = 35.274 ounces
Units in this category
Milligram mg
One thousandth of a gram. Used for medication dosages and chemical measurements.
Gram g
The base metric unit of mass. Common for food nutrition labels and cooking.
Kilogram kg
One thousand grams. The SI base unit for mass, used worldwide.
Ounce oz
Equal to 28.35 grams. Common in US cooking and food packaging.
Pound lb
Equal to 16 ounces (453.6 g). Standard weight unit in the US for body weight and goods.
Stone st
Equal to 14 pounds (6.35 kg). Commonly used in the UK for body weight.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
1 kilogram equals 2.20462 pounds. To convert kg to lbs, multiply by 2.20462.
How do I convert ounces to grams?
Multiply the ounce value by 28.3495. For example, 8 oz = 226.8 grams.
What is a stone in pounds?
1 stone equals 14 pounds (6.35 kg). It is primarily used in the UK and Ireland for body weight.
Is weight the same as mass?
Technically no — mass is the amount of matter, while weight is the force of gravity on that mass. In everyday use, they are treated interchangeably.
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