Kilogram to Pound (kg-lbs) Converter Explained

By Last updated: March 12, 2023

Kilogram to Pound (kg-lbs) Converter

How to convert kilogram to pounds?

To convert a mass or weight from kilogram or kg to pounds or lbs, follow the simple steps below:

  1. Write down the weight value in kilograms (kg).
  2. Multiply it by the value of a kg to lbs conversion factor: 2.2 or 2.204623, depending on how easy or accurate the result you want to get is.
  3. The result from multiplication is the value of a mass or weight in pounds or lbs.

Kg to Lbs formula

Here is the formula to find the mass or weight in pounds (lbs) by knowing the n kilograms (kg): n (kg) = n × 2.2046 (lbs).

$$n\ \text{kilograms} = n \times 2.2046\ \text{pounds}$$
$$n\ kg = n \times 2.2046\ lbs$$

Or remember the conversion factor: 1 kg = 2.2046 lbs.

$$1\ kg = 2.2046\ lbs$$

Common Kg to Lbs Conversion Table

Here is the conversion table from kilograms (kg) to pounds (lbs) valued from 1 to 10. Use the table for a quick reference and remember it for everyday use.

KilogramPound
1 kg2.2046 lbs
2 kg4.4092 lbs
3 kg6.6138 lbs
4 kg8.8184 lbs
5 kg11.02311 lbs
6 kg13.2277 lbs
7 kg15.4323 lbs
8 kg17.6369 lbs
9 kg19.8416 lbs
10 kg22.0462 lbs

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