Kilograms to Pounds Converter
This kilogram to pound converter changes a mass in kg into pounds. It opens in the weight category with kilogram selected and pound as the target, so entering a body weight, luggage mass, or package figure returns the imperial value immediately: 1 kg = 2.20462 lb, 70 kg is about 154.3 lb, and 100 kg is about 220.5 lb. A swap button reverses the direction when you need pounds to kilograms. Uses include fitness tracking, travel luggage limits, shipping calculations, and recipes written in metric. The page runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript, so no weight data is uploaded or stored. Copy the result with one click.
How to use this tool
Overview
This kilogram to pound converter changes a mass in kg into pounds. It opens in the weight category with kilogram selected and pound as the target, so entering a body weight, luggage mass, or package figure returns the imperial value immediately: 1 kg = 2.20462 lb, 70 kg is about 154.3 lb, and 100 kg is about 220.5 lb. A swap button reverses the direction when you need pounds to kilograms. Uses include fitness tracking, travel luggage limits, shipping calculations, and recipes written in metric. The page runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript, so no weight data is uploaded or stored. Copy the result with one click.Formula
1 kg = 2.20462 lbsFrequently asked questions
How many pounds is 1 kg? +
One kilogram equals 2.20462 pounds. For a rough mental check, double the kilograms and subtract 10%.
Why is the factor not exactly 2.2? +
2.2 is a rounded approximation. The exact value comes from the international pound definition: 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg.
Can I convert pounds to kg here? +
Yes, use the swap button, or open the lbs-to-kg page which loads with pound as the source unit.
What unit categories does the converter support? +
This tool converts length, weight, temperature, area, volume, speed, time, data storage, and many more categories.
Can I convert between metric and imperial units? +
Yes. Convert freely between metric (km, kg, liters) and imperial (miles, pounds, gallons) systems, and many other unit systems.
How accurate are the conversions? +
All conversions use precise mathematical factors. Results are displayed with up to 10 decimal places for maximum accuracy.
Does it support currency conversion? +
The tool focuses on physical units. For currency conversion with live exchange rates, a dedicated currency tool is recommended.