Please provide values below to convert kilogram [kg] to pound [lbs], or vice versa.
Definition: The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: Since 2019 the kilogram has been defined in terms of the Planck constant, replacing the physical prototype (a platinum-iridium cylinder) that had served as the definition since 1889.
Current use: The kilogram is used worldwide for body weight, groceries, and general mass measurement, with the notable exception of the United States, where pounds remain standard in everyday life.
Definition: The pound is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms since 1959.
History/origin: The pound traces back to the Roman "libra", which is also the source of its abbreviation, "lb".
Current use: The pound is used daily in the United States for body weight and food packaging, and remains common in the United Kingdom and Ireland alongside the metric system.
| Kilogram [kg] | Pound [lbs] |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.20462 lbs |
| 5 kg | 11.0231 lbs |
| 10 kg | 22.0462 lbs |
| 20 kg | 44.0924 lbs |
| 50 kg | 110.231 lbs |
| 75 kg | 165.3465 lbs |
| 100 kg | 220.462 lbs |