Pounds to kilograms converter
Kilograms (kg)
1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms
How to convert pounds to kilograms
kg = lb × 0.45359237
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.45359237 to get kilograms. Going the other way, divide by 0.45359237 (or multiply by 2.20462262185).
One pound is exactly defined as 0.45359237 kilograms (to 12 significant figures), and one kilogram is 2.20462262185 pounds.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 pounds: 5 × 0.45359237 = 2.26796185 2.26796185 kilograms.
- Convert 12.5 pounds: 12.5 × 0.45359237 = 5.669904625 5.669904625 kilograms.
- Convert 250 pounds: 250 × 0.45359237 = 113.3980925 113.3980925 kilograms.
Quick-reference table
| lb | kg |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.45359237 |
| 2 | 0.90718474 |
| 3 | 1.36077711 |
| 5 | 2.26796185 |
| 10 | 4.5359237 |
| 15 | 6.80388555 |
| 20 | 9.0718474 |
| 25 | 11.33980925 |
| 50 | 22.6796185 |
| 75 | 34.01942775 |
| 100 | 45.359237 |
| 1,000 | 453.59237 |
| kg | lb |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.204622622 |
| 2 | 4.409245244 |
| 3 | 6.613867866 |
| 5 | 11.02311311 |
| 10 | 22.04622622 |
| 15 | 33.06933933 |
| 20 | 44.09245244 |
| 25 | 55.11556555 |
| 50 | 110.2311311 |
| 75 | 165.3466966 |
| 100 | 220.4622622 |
| 1,000 | 2,204.622622 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in 1 pound?
1 pound equals 0.45359237 kilograms.
What is the formula to convert pounds to kilograms?
Use kg = lb × 0.45359237. Multiply the number of pounds by 0.45359237 to get kilograms. Going the other way, divide by 0.45359237 (or multiply by 2.20462262185).
What is 100 pounds in kilograms?
100 pounds is 45.359237 kilograms.