Pound to Kilogram Converter

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.

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.

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