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Convert Pounds to Kilograms

lb\text{lb}
=
kg\text{kg}

Pound (lb)

The pound is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to approximately 453.6 grams. It is commonly used for measuring body weight, food quantities, and general mass in the United States and some other countries.

Kilogram (kg)

The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is commonly used for measuring body weight, food quantities, and general mass measurements in most countries worldwide.

Pounds to Kilograms Conversion Table

Pounds (lb)Kilograms (kg)
10.45359
20.90718
52.26796
104.53592
209.07184
5022.6796
10045.3592
250113.398
500226.796
1000453.592

How to Convert Pounds to Kilograms

Conversion factor:

1 lb=0.45359 kg1\,\text{lb} = 0.45359\,\text{kg}

Inverse factor:

1 kg=2.20462 lb1\,\text{kg} = 2.20462\,\text{lb}

Example

Convert 15 lb to kg:

kg=lb×0.45359\text{kg} = \text{lb} \times 0.45359
kg=15×0.45359\text{kg} = 15 \times 0.45359
kg=6.80388\text{kg} = 6.80388
=6.80388 kg= 6.80388 \, \text{kg}

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