Pounds to Kilograms conversion
Convert pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg). Exact avoirdupois factor: 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg. Free online tool — no sign-up. Runs locally in your browser.
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Formulas
Core equations used by this converter.
How to use
Choose lb → kg or kg → lb
Use the tabs to switch direction. Forward mode needs pounds; reverse uses the opposite unit.
Enter the value
Type a non-negative value in the active unit field.
Convert and read the result
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Example conversions
Common values with formula and result.
10 lb to kilograms
10 lb to kilograms
154 lb to kilograms (typical adult weight)
154 lb to kilograms (typical adult weight)
200 lb to kilograms
200 lb to kilograms
Reverse check: 4.536 kg → lb
Reverse check: 4.536 kg → lb
Pounds to Kilograms conversion specification
Version 1.1.0 · Engine tested
- Engine tested 4 published cases
- Named expert review Not performed
- Calculation version 1.1.0
- Definition
- Pounds (lb) converts to kg using a fixed linear factor. Convert pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg). Exact avoirdupois factor: 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg. Formula, body-weight examples, and lb↔kg chart.
- What it calculates
- Value between lb and kg. Switch direction with the converter tabs.
- Inputs
- Pounds (lb) or reverse unit (kg)
- Outputs
- Converted value in kg or lb
- Formula
kg = lb × 0.45359237 · 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg- Pounds to kilograms conversion table
Pounds (lb) Kilograms (kg) 1 lb 0.454 kg 5 lb 2.268 kg 10 lb 4.536 kg 50 lb 22.680 kg 100 lb 45.359 kg 120 lb 54.431 kg 140 lb 63.503 kg 150 lb 68.039 kg 160 lb 72.575 kg 180 lb 81.647 kg 200 lb 90.718 kg 220 lb 99.790 kg - Assumptions
- Conversion runs locally in the browser; values are not uploaded.
- Uses the standard factor/definition for these units.
- Units
- lb → kg
- kg → lb
- Boundary conditions
- Empty or non-numeric input yields no valid result.
- Non-negative values are expected for physical quantities.
- Example
- 1 lb → 0.453592 kg
- Validation cases
- 1 lb → 0.45359237 kg
- 10 lb → 4.5359237 kg
- 50 lb → 22.679619 kg
- 100 lb → 45.359237 kg
- Sources
- SI / international unit definitions where applicable
- CalculatorX conversion factors (local runtime)
- Calculation version
- 1.1.0
Background
Interpretation and common distinctions.
Use the converter tabs to switch direction when available. Results for Pounds to Kilograms conversion update locally in your browser.
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Frequently asked questions
Key distinctions behind the conversion.
How many kilograms in 1 lb?
Exactly **0.45359237 kg**.
Is this the same as stone or troy pound?
No. Everyday body weight and groceries use the **avoirdupois** pound. Stone: 1 st = 14 lb. Troy pounds are for precious metals — different definition.
lb to kg vs kg to lb?
- lb → kg: multiply by 0.45359237 - kg → lb: multiply by 2.20462262185 See [kilograms to pounds](/convert/weight/kg-to-pound).
Why do some charts say 0.45?
0.45 is a rounded estimate. Prefer 0.45359237 when accuracy matters.