Convert Kilograms to Pounds
Need to turn kilograms into pounds? Use this free calculator to find out how many pounds are in a kilo. The math is simple. Just multiply your kilograms by 2.20462.
Kilograms to pounds converter
Quick Reference
Kilograms to Pounds Conversion Chart
Here are some common weights already converted from kilos to pounds. You get these numbers by multiplying the kg amount by 2.20462.
| Kilograms (kg) | Calculation | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1 × 2.20462 | 2.20462 lb |
| 2 kg | 2 × 2.20462 | 4.40925 lb |
| 5 kg | 5 × 2.20462 | 11.02311 lb |
| 10 kg | 10 × 2.20462 | 22.04623 lb |
| 15 kg | 15 × 2.20462 | 33.06934 lb |
| 20 kg | 20 × 2.20462 | 44.09245 lb |
| 23 kg | 23 × 2.20462 | 50.70632 lb |
| 30 kg | 30 × 2.20462 | 66.13868 lb |
| 40 kg | 40 × 2.20462 | 88.1849 lb |
| 50 kg | 50 × 2.20462 | 110.23113 lb |
| 60 kg | 60 × 2.20462 | 132.27736 lb |
| 68 kg | 68 × 2.20462 | 149.9139 lb |
| 70 kg | 70 × 2.20462 | 154.32358 lb |
| 72 kg | 72 × 2.20462 | 158.7328 lb |
| 78 kg | 78 × 2.20462 | 171.9606 lb |
| 80 kg | 80 × 2.20462 | 176.36981 lb |
| 90 kg | 90 × 2.20462 | 198.41604 lb |
| 100 kg | 100 × 2.20462 | 220.46226 lb |
| 120 kg | 120 × 2.20462 | 264.55471 lb |
| 150 kg | 150 × 2.20462 | 330.69339 lb |
| 200 kg | 200 × 2.20462 | 440.92452 lb |
| 500 kg | 500 × 2.20462 | 1,102.31131 lb |
| 1,000 kg | 1000 × 2.20462 | 2,204.62262 lb |
How it Works
How to Convert kg to lbs
You might need to swap kilos to pounds for your luggage, your own weight, or shipping a box. It is really easy to do.
The Formula
The kilogram is a metric weight. The pound is used a lot in the US. To convert kilograms to pounds, simply multiply your kilos by 2.20462.
If you need to go backwards and convert pounds to kilograms, just divide your pounds by 2.20462.
Step by Step Guide
Find your weight
Write down the number of kilos you want to convert. Let us use 10kg as an example.
Do the math
Multiply 10 by 2.20462. You get 22.0462 pounds. That is your answer.
Write it out
Add lb or pounds to the end of your number so people know exactly what you mean.
Kilograms vs Pounds
What is the difference between kilos and pounds?
A kilogram and a pound both measure weight. A kilogram is part of the metric system. Most of the world uses it everyday. A pound is much more common in the United States.
One kilogram equals about 2.2 pounds. So a kilo is a bit more than twice as heavy as a single pound.
If you have a weight in kgs and want it in lbs, you just multiply it by 2.20462. It works every time.
Worked Examples
Common kg to lbs Conversions
Here is how the math works out for the most common weights people ask about.
5kg to lbs
5 × 2.20462 = 11.02 pounds. Five kilos is just over eleven pounds.
10kg to lbs
10 × 2.20462 = 22.04 pounds. Ten kilos is a common weight for small pets or hand luggage.
15kg to lbs
15 × 2.20462 = 33.06 pounds. Fifteen kilos is a little over thirty three pounds.
20kg to lbs
20 × 2.20462 = 44.09 pounds. This is a very common weight limit for checked bags on airplanes.
23 kg to lbs
23 × 2.20462 = 50.70 pounds. Many airlines use twenty three kilos or fifty pounds as their maximum bag weight.
50kg to lbs
50 × 2.20462 = 110.23 pounds. Fifty kilos converts to about one hundred ten pounds.
70kg to lbs
70 × 2.20462 = 154.32 pounds. Seventy kilos is a very standard body weight for an adult.
100kg to lbs
100 × 2.20462 = 220.46 pounds. One hundred kilos equals a little over two hundred twenty pounds.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about converting kilos to pounds.