Pounds to kilograms Converter
This weight conversion tool quickly converts pounds to kilograms with this free online converter. Fast, accurate, and perfect to convert the pounds [p] to kilograms [k].
How to Convert Pounds to Kilograms
To convert pounds to kilograms, divide the number of pounds by 2.20462. This conversion factor is based on the international avoirdupois pound, which is the standard pound used in the United States and most other countries.
Conversion Formula:
value / 2.20462Understanding the Conversion
Converting pounds to kilograms is one of the most common weight conversions, especially when working with measurements from different countries. The pound is an imperial unit commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom, while the kilogram is the base unit of mass in the metric system used worldwide.
One pound equals approximately 0.453592 kilograms, which means you divide the number of pounds by 2.20462 to get the equivalent weight in kilograms. This conversion is essential for international travel, shipping, fitness tracking, cooking with recipes from different countries, and any situation where you need to convert between imperial and metric weight systems.
The conversion factor of 2.20462 is precise and based on international standards. This ensures that your conversions are accurate whether you are checking luggage weight limits, calculating shipping costs, tracking body weight, or working with recipes that use different measurement systems.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 20 pounds to kilograms
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms, divide pounds by 2.20462.
- Step 2: Divide 20 pounds by 2.20462.
- Step 3: 20 รท 2.20462 = 9.0718 kilograms
20 pounds = 9.0718 kilograms
This shows a common conversion used in shipping and travel.
Example: Convert 10 pounds to kilograms
- Step 1: Use the conversion factor: 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms (or divide by 2.20462).
- Step 2: Divide 10 pounds by 2.20462.
- Step 3: 10 รท 2.20462 = 4.5359 kilograms
10 pounds = 4.5359 kilograms
This demonstrates converting a weight commonly used in fitness and cooking.
Example: Convert 1 pound to kilograms
- Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms.
- Step 2: 1 pound รท 2.20462
- Step 3: Result = 0.453592 kilograms
1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms
This shows the base conversion factor, useful for quick mental calculations.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert pounds to kilograms is:
pounds รท 2.20462 = kilograms
Or equivalently:
pounds ร 0.453592 = kilograms
Dividing by 2.20462 (or multiplying by 0.453592) converts pounds to kilograms using the standard conversion factor.
Conversion Chart
| Pounds | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.4536 |
| 2 | 0.9072 |
| 5 | 2.268 |
| 10 | 4.5359 |
| 20 | 9.0718 |
| 50 | 22.6796 |
| 100 | 45.3592 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide pounds by 2.2 (approximately) to get kilograms. For example, 2.2 pounds โ 1 kilogram, 22 pounds โ 10 kilograms, 110 pounds โ 50 kilograms.
Unit Definitions
Pound (lbs)
A pound is an imperial unit of mass. The avoirdupois pound, used in the United States and most countries, equals approximately 0.453592 kilograms or 16 ounces.
1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms = 16 ounces = 453.592 grams
Kilogram (kg)
A kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It equals 1000 grams and is used worldwide for weight measurements.
1 kilogram = 1000 grams = 2.20462 pounds = 35.274 ounces
Common Use Cases
- Travel and luggage: Convert luggage weight limits from pounds to kilograms to ensure compliance with airline restrictions and avoid extra fees.
- Fitness and health: Convert body weight from pounds to kilograms when tracking fitness goals or using fitness equipment that displays in different units.
- Shipping and logistics: Convert package weights from pounds to kilograms for international shipping calculations and freight charges.
- Cooking and recipes: Convert ingredient weights from pounds to kilograms when following recipes from different countries or using kitchen scales with different units.
- Sports and athletics: Convert athlete weights from pounds to kilograms for competitions, records, and training programs.
- Business and commerce: Convert product weights from pounds to kilograms for inventory management, pricing, and international trade.