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.