Kilogram to Pound Converter

How to Convert Kilograms to Pounds

To convert from kilograms to pounds, use the following factor:

1 Kilogram = 0.453592 Pound

Example:

15 kilograms = 15 × 0.453592 Pound = 6.80388 Pound


Kilogram to Pound Conversion Table

Kilogram0.01
Pound0.004536
Kilogram0.1
Pound0.045359
Kilogram1
Pound0.453592
Kilogram2
Pound0.907184
Kilogram5
Pound2.26796
Kilogram10
Pound4.53592
Kilogram20
Pound9.07184
Kilogram50
Pound22.6796
Kilogram100
Pound45.3592
Kilogram1,000
Pound453.592

Kilogram Definition

The base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).

History/Origin

Originally defined as the mass of one liter of water.

Current Use

Used worldwide in science, industry, and commerce.

Pound Definition

A unit of mass used in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.

History/Origin

Derived from the Roman 'libra'.

Current Use

Primarily used in the US for measuring body weight.

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