Kilograms to Pounds
Convert kilograms (kg) to pounds (lb). 1 kg = 2.2046244 lb (and 1 lb = 0.453592 kg). It all runs locally in your browser.
Kilograms to Pounds table
| Kilograms | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kg | 1.1023122 lb |
| 1 kg | 2.2046244 lb |
| 2 kg | 4.4092488 lb |
| 3 kg | 6.6138733 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.023122 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.046244 lb |
| 25 kg | 55.115611 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.23122 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.46244 lb |
Where this conversion shows up
Body weight, gym plates and shipping costs all straddle this line. Most of the world weighs in kilograms; US scales, dumbbells and airline baggage rules speak pounds. Powerlifters live in both — competition plates are metric, most US gym dumbbells are not.
Worked example
You weigh 70 kg and a US form wants pounds: 70 × 2.20462 = 154.3 lb. In the gym, a 100 kg barbell squat is 220 lb — which is why lifting numbers sound so much more impressive in pounds.
Rounding and precision
Double it and add 10%: 70 kg → 140 + 14 = 154 lb, almost exact. Whole pounds are fine for body weight; postage and freight often bill by the pound or half-kilo step, so round up when estimating costs.
How to convert
To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.2046244. Need other units? Use the full Unit Converter.
FAQ
How many pounds in a kilogram?
1 kilogram equals 2.2046244 pounds (lb).
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
Multiply the kilograms value by 2.2046244. For example, 5 kg = 11.023122 lb.
What is a 20 kg plate in pounds?
A 20 kg competition plate is 44.1 lb — close to, but not the same as, the 45 lb plate (20.4 kg) standard in US gyms. Mixing the two on one bar adds up to real differences.
Is the kilogram-to-pound conversion exact?
Yes: since 1959 the avoirdupois pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, so 1 kg = 2.2046226 lb exactly (to the digits shown).