kg ↔ lb Converter
Kilograms to pounds and back. 1 kg = 2.20462 lb.
Kilograms, pounds and the exact factor
1 kg = 2.20462 lb when rounded to five decimal places. The international pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg, so the calculator uses 1 ÷ 0.45359237 = 2.2046226218… rather than the rounded factor. Multiply kg by this factor to get lb; multiply lb by 0.45359237 to get kg.
Use this conversion to compare mass units on packing lists, product specifications and shipping documents. For example, a 25 kg bag contains about 55.11557 lb of product. Net mass excludes packaging; gross mass includes bags, cartons and pallets. Convert the same basis on both documents. A unit conversion does not determine a carrier’s chargeable or volumetric weight.
Common mass conversions
Calculated from the exact definition; pounds rounded to five decimal places.
| Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 0.00220 |
| 1 | 2.20462 |
| 5 | 11.02311 |
| 10 | 22.04623 |
| 25 | 55.11557 |
| 50 | 110.23113 |
| 100 | 220.46226 |
| 500 | 1102.31131 |
| 1000 | 2204.62262 |