Kilogram to Pound Converter
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.