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Pounds to Kilograms (lb to kg)

Convert pounds to kilograms: 1 lb = 0.453592 kg. Exact conversion factor, formula, 22-row table and worked examples, with JSON API and MCP access.

Formula

1 lb = 0.453592 kg

kilograms = pounds × 0.45359237 — reverse: pounds = kilograms × 2.204622622

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: kg) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

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Pounds to kilograms conversion table

Pounds (lb)Kilograms (kg)
10.453592
20.907185
31.36078
41.81437
52.26796
62.72155
73.17515
83.62874
94.08233
104.53592
156.80389
209.07185
2511.3398
3013.6078
4018.1437
5022.6796
7534.0194
10045.3592
20090.7185
250113.398
500226.796
1000453.592

FAQ

How many kilograms are in one pound?

1 lb = 0.453592 kg. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert pounds to kilograms?

Multiply the value in pounds by 0.45359237: kilograms = pounds × 0.45359237. For example, 5 lb = 2.26796 kg.

How do I convert kilograms back to pounds?

Multiply by the inverse factor 2.204622622 (pounds = kilograms × 2.204622622), or use the kilograms-to-pounds page.

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