Convert pounds to kilograms
1 lb = 0.45359237 kg. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 pound equals
kilograms
1 lb = 0.45359237 kg
The formula
Pounds and kilograms both measure weight & mass from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
kg = lb × 0.45359237
Going the other way? Convert kilograms to pounds.
Pounds to kilograms table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Pounds (lb) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.453592 |
| 2 | 0.907185 |
| 3 | 1.3608 |
| 4 | 1.8144 |
| 5 | 2.268 |
| 6 | 2.7216 |
| 7 | 3.1751 |
| 8 | 3.6287 |
| 9 | 4.0823 |
| 10 | 4.5359 |
| 15 | 6.8039 |
| 20 | 9.0718 |
| 25 | 11.3398 |
| 30 | 13.6078 |
| 40 | 18.1437 |
| 50 | 22.6796 |
| 75 | 34.0194 |
| 100 | 45.3592 |
| 250 | 113.4 |
| 500 | 226.8 |
| 1,000 | 453.59 |
Questions people ask
- How many kilograms are in a pound?
- One pound equals 0.45359237 kilograms.
- How do I convert pounds to kilograms by hand?
- Multiply the number of pounds by 0.45359237. For a rough check, 0.454 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 pound in kilograms?
- 1 pound is 0.45359237 kilograms.
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