Convert Kilograms to Pounds & Ounces

Enter the weight in kilograms below to get the value converted to pounds.

Results in Pounds:

1 kg = 2.204623 lb
1 kg = 2 lb 3.273968 oz

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How to Convert Kilograms to Pounds

conversion scale showing kilograms and equivalent pounds weight values

To convert a kilogram measurement to a pound measurement, multiply the weight by the conversion ratio. One kilogram is equal to 2.204623 pounds, so use this simple formula to convert:

pounds = kilograms × 2.204623

The weight in pounds is equal to the kilograms multiplied by 2.204623.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilograms to pounds using the formula above.

5 kg = (5 × 2.204623) = 11.023113 lb

Kilograms and pounds are both units used to measure weight. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

Kilograms

One kilogram is equal to the mass of the platinum-iridium bar which is stored in Sèvres, France. It is roughly equal to the mass of 1,000 cubic centimeters of water.

The kilogram, or kilogramme, is the SI base unit for weight, and is also a multiple of the gram. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for 10³. Kilograms can be abbreviated as kg, for example 1 kilogram can be written as 1 kg.

Pounds

One pound is defined as a unit of mass/weight equal to 16 ounces, or 0.45359237 kilograms. One pound is equal to 7,000 grains in the avoirdupois or apothecaries' systems.

The pound is a US customary and imperial unit of weight. A pound is sometimes also referred to as a common ounce. Pounds can be abbreviated as lb, and are also sometimes abbreviated as lbs, lb_m, or #. For example, 1 pound can be written as 1 lb, 1 lbs, 1 lb_m, or 1 #.

Kilogram Measurements and Equivalent Pound Conversions

Common kilogram values converted to the equivalent pound decimal and pounds and ounces values
Kilograms	Pounds (decimal)	Pounds & Ounces
1 kg	2.2046 lb	2 lb 3.3 oz
2 kg	4.4092 lb	4 lb 6.5 oz
3 kg	6.6139 lb	6 lb 9.8 oz
4 kg	8.8185 lb	8 lb 13 oz
5 kg	11.02 lb	11 lb 0.4 oz
6 kg	13.23 lb	13 lb 3.6 oz
7 kg	15.43 lb	15 lb 6.9 oz
8 kg	17.64 lb	17 lb 10.2 oz
9 kg	19.84 lb	19 lb 13.5 oz
10 kg	22.05 lb	22 lb 0.7 oz
11 kg	24.25 lb	24 lb 4 oz
12 kg	26.46 lb	26 lb 7.3 oz
13 kg	28.66 lb	28 lb 10.6 oz
14 kg	30.86 lb	30 lb 13.8 oz
15 kg	33.07 lb	33 lb 1.1 oz
16 kg	35.27 lb	35 lb 4.4 oz
17 kg	37.48 lb	37 lb 7.7 oz
18 kg	39.68 lb	39 lb 10.9 oz
19 kg	41.89 lb	41 lb 14.2 oz
20 kg	44.09 lb	44 lb 1.5 oz
21 kg	46.3 lb	46 lb 4.8 oz
22 kg	48.5 lb	48 lb 8 oz
23 kg	50.71 lb	50 lb 11.3 oz
24 kg	52.91 lb	52 lb 14.6 oz
25 kg	55.12 lb	55 lb 1.8 oz
26 kg	57.32 lb	57 lb 5.1 oz
27 kg	59.52 lb	59 lb 8.4 oz
28 kg	61.73 lb	61 lb 11.7 oz
29 kg	63.93 lb	63 lb 14.9 oz
30 kg	66.14 lb	66 lb 2.2 oz
31 kg	68.34 lb	68 lb 5.5 oz
32 kg	70.55 lb	70 lb 8.8 oz
33 kg	72.75 lb	72 lb 12 oz
34 kg	74.96 lb	74 lb 15.3 oz
35 kg	77.16 lb	77 lb 2.6 oz
36 kg	79.37 lb	79 lb 5.9 oz
37 kg	81.57 lb	81 lb 9.1 oz
38 kg	83.78 lb	83 lb 12.4 oz
39 kg	85.98 lb	85 lb 15.7 oz
40 kg	88.18 lb	88 lb 3 oz