KG to Pounds Converter
Convert kilograms to pounds — one kilogram is 2.2046 lb. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One kilogram is 2.2046 pounds — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the kg to pounds converter works
Mass converts through the kilogram. The avoirdupois pound has been exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959, so an ounce is 28.349523125 g and a stone (14 lb) is 6.35029318 kg. A US short ton is 2,000 lb; an imperial long ton is 2,240 lb; a metric tonne is 1,000 kg.
Australia is fully metric under the National Measurement Act 1960; imperial units appear only in trade with the US and in older documents.
Common mass conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.2046 lb | kilogram to pounds |
| 2 kg | 4.4092 lb | kilograms to pounds |
| 5 kg | 11.0231 lb | kilograms to pounds |
| 10 kg | 22.0462 lb | kilograms to pounds |
| 20 kg | 44.0925 lb | kilograms to pounds |
| 50 kg | 110.2311 lb | kilograms to pounds |
| 60 kg | 132.2774 lb | kilograms to pounds |
| 70 kg | 154.3236 lb | kilograms to pounds |
| 80 kg | 176.3698 lb | kilograms to pounds |
| 90 kg | 198.416 lb | kilograms to pounds |
| 100 kg | 220.4623 lb | kilograms to pounds |
| 150 kg | 330.6934 lb | kilograms to pounds |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in kilograms |
|---|---|---|
| milligram | mg | 0.000001 kilogram |
| gram | g | 0.001 kilogram |
| kilogram | kg | 1 kilogram |
| tonne (metric ton) | t | 1,000 kilogram |
| ounce | oz | 0.0283495231 kilogram |
| pound | lb | 0.45359237 kilogram |
| stone | st | 6.35029318 kilogram |
| US ton (short) | US ton | 907.18474 kilogram |
| imperial ton (long) | long ton | 1,016.0469088 kilogram |
FAQFrequently asked questions about mass conversion
How many pounds is 1 kg?
2.2046 pounds.
What is 70 kg in pounds?
154.3 lb.
How do I convert kg to pounds in my head?
Double it and add ten per cent: 80 kg → 160 + 16 = 176 lb, and the exact answer is 176.4.
Is a pound exactly defined in kilograms?
Yes — one pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959.
What is the difference between mass and weight?
Kilograms and pounds both measure mass here. True weight is a force and changes with gravity; the conversion does not.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Measurement Institute (NMI) — Australia's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.