Pounds to Kilograms Converter
This pound to kilogram converter turns a weight in lbs into kg. The page opens in the weight category with pound as the source and kilogram as the target, so a US or UK figure is converted as you type: 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg, 154 lb is about 69.85 kg, and 220 lb is about 99.79 kg. It is handy for reading gym equipment labels, comparing body weights across systems, checking shipping manifests, and following recipes that list pounds. The swap button flips the direction when you need kilograms to pounds. All math runs locally in JavaScript on your device, so no data is uploaded, logged, or stored. Copy the converted value with one click.
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Overview
This pound to kilogram converter turns a weight in lbs into kg. The page opens in the weight category with pound as the source and kilogram as the target, so a US or UK figure is converted as you type: 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg, 154 lb is about 69.85 kg, and 220 lb is about 99.79 kg. It is handy for reading gym equipment labels, comparing body weights across systems, checking shipping manifests, and following recipes that list pounds. The swap button flips the direction when you need kilograms to pounds. All math runs locally in JavaScript on your device, so no data is uploaded, logged, or stored. Copy the converted value with one click.Formula
1 lb = 0.453592 kgFrequently asked questions
How many kg is 1 lb? +
Exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, the international avoirdupois pound definition.
What is 150 lbs in kg? +
150 × 0.45359237 = 68.04 kg. The tool recalculates instantly for any value you enter.
Does this differ from the kg-to-lbs page? +
Only the direction of the preset: this page starts with pounds as the source, the other starts with kilograms.
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.