Lbs to KG Converter
Fast and accurate conversion from Pounds to Kilograms.
Fast and accurate conversion from Pounds to Kilograms.
To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.20462. The formula is: kg = lbs ÷ 2.20462. For example, 10 lbs = 10 ÷ 2.20462 ≈ 4.536 kg.
There are approximately 0.454 kilograms in one pound. The exact conversion factor is 0.45359237, but 0.454 is commonly used for practical purposes.
Fitness and health contexts often use pounds in the US, while kilograms are used internationally and in scientific contexts. This creates the need for conversions when following international fitness programs or scientific research.
To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.20462. The formula is: lbs = kg × 2.20462. For example, 5 kg = 5 × 2.20462 ≈ 11.023 lbs.
Use pounds for US fitness contexts, body weight measurements in the US, and when communicating with US audiences. Use kilograms for international fitness, scientific measurements, and most global health contexts.