Pound to Kilogram Converter
Convert pounds to kilograms with this free weight converter. The exact relationship used on this page is 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms. Type any number — the result updates instantly, works on phones and desktops, and is ready to copy into homework, a spec sheet, or a shopping list.
Formula: Kilogram = Pound × 0.45359237
How to convert pounds to kilograms
- Enter the value in pounds in the converter.
- Read the equivalent amount in kilograms.
- Use the swap link if you need kilogram to pound instead.
- Check the table for common values without typing.
Worked examples
- 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg
- 5 lb = 2.26796185 kg
- 10 lb = 4.5359237 kg
- 25 lb = 11.33980925 kg
Conversion table
Common pounds values converted to kilograms.
| lb | kg |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.45359237 |
| 2 | 0.90718474 |
| 3 | 1.36077711 |
| 4 | 1.81436948 |
| 5 | 2.26796185 |
| 6 | 2.72155422 |
| 7 | 3.17514659 |
| 8 | 3.62873896 |
| 9 | 4.08233133 |
| 10 | 4.5359237 |
| 20 | 9.0718474 |
| 50 | 22.6796185 |
| 100 | 45.359237 |
| 250 | 113.3980925 |
| 500 | 226.796185 |
| 1,000 | 453.59237 |
About this conversion
Pound (lb) and Kilogram (kg) are both weight units. Weight and mass converters cover kitchen scales, shipping, gym plates, and laboratory work. Bookmark this URL when you convert pounds to kilograms often, then explore related pairs in the same category if you need a different target unit.
Need the other direction? Open the kilogram to pound converter.
FAQ
How many kilograms are in 1 pound?+
1 pound equals 0.45359237 kilograms.
What is the formula to convert pounds to kilograms?+
Kilogram = Pound × 0.45359237
How do I convert pounds to kilograms by hand?+
Multiply the pound value by 0.45359237. Example: 10 pounds × 0.45359237 = 4.5359237 kilograms.
Is this lb to kg converter accurate?+
Yes. Linear conversions use internationally agreed factors relative to SI. Temperature and inverse fuel units use the standard offset or reciprocal formulas, not a guessed scale factor.