Kilogram to Pound Converter
Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 kg = 2.20462 lb.
Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01
2.20462 pounds
= 1,000 g= 35.274 oz
equals 2.20462 poundsFormula: lb = kg × 2.2046226
Kilogram to Pound formula
lb = kg × 2.2046226
Convert 5 kilograms to pounds
- Start with 5 kilograms.
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 2.20462 = 11.0231.
- So 5 kg = 11.0231 lb.
Kilogram to Pound conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kg | 0.0220462 lb |
| 0.1 kg | 0.220462 lb |
| 0.25 kg | 0.551156 lb |
| 0.5 kg | 1.10231 lb |
| 1 kg | 2.20462 lb |
| 2 kg | 4.40925 lb |
| 3 kg | 6.61387 lb |
| 4 kg | 8.81849 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.0231 lb |
| 6 kg | 13.2277 lb |
| 7 kg | 15.4324 lb |
| 8 kg | 17.637 lb |
| 9 kg | 19.8416 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.0462 lb |
| 15 kg | 33.0693 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.0925 lb |
| 25 kg | 55.1156 lb |
| 30 kg | 66.1387 lb |
| 40 kg | 88.1849 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.231 lb |
| 75 kg | 165.347 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.462 lb |
| 250 kg | 551.156 lb |
| 500 kg | 1,102.31 lb |
| 1,000 kg | 2,204.62 lb |
| 5,000 kg | 11,023.1 lb |
| 10,000 kg | 22,046.2 lb |
Unit definitions
What is a kilogram?
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, redefined in 2019 in terms of the Planck constant. It is the global standard for body weight, groceries, and freight in most countries. One kilogram is about 2.205 pounds.
What is a pound?
The avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms and equals sixteen ounces. It is the primary unit of body weight and everyday mass in the United States. Sixteen ounces make a pound, and fourteen pounds make a stone.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in one kilogram?
One kilogram equals 2.20462 pounds (1 kg = 2.20462 lb).
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
Multiply the value in kilograms by 2.20462. For example, 10 kg × 2.20462 = 22.0462 lb.
Which is bigger — a kilogram or a pound?
A kilogram is bigger: one kilogram contains 2.20462 pounds.
Is this kilogram to pound converter free?
Yes — the converter is free, works offline once loaded, and computes instantly in your browser without sending your numbers to a server.
Conversion factors follow international definitions (SI / NIST). Last verified 2026-07-01.