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kg to lb Converter
Convert kilogram (kg) to avoirdupois pound (lb). Enter a value for an instant result, or use the examples and reverse conversion below.
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HOW IT IS CALCULATED
Convert through kilogram
Enter a kilogram value to calculate avoirdupois pound with full internal precision before display rounding.
Display PrecisionAuto · 6 significant digits
Auto trims unnecessary zeroes and uses scientific notation for extreme magnitudes. Use Digits to set the display precision; calculations retain full precision.
QUICK REFERENCE
All units in this quantity
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| microgramfrom kg | µg | 1000000000 |
| milligramfrom kg | mg | 1000000 |
| gramfrom kg | g | 1000 |
| kilogramfrom kg | kg | 1 |
| metric tonnefrom kg | t | 0.001 |
| kilotonnefrom kg | kt | 0.000001 |
| grainfrom kg | gr | 15432.4 |
| ouncefrom kg | oz | 35.274 |
| avoirdupois poundfrom kg | lb | 2.20462 |
| stonefrom kg | st | 0.157473 |
| short tonfrom kg | ton US | 0.00110231 |
| long tonfrom kg | ton Imp | 0.000984207 |
| slugfrom kg | slug | 0.0685218 |
| metric caratfrom kg | ct | 5000 |
| daltonfrom kg | Da | 6.02214e26 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
kg to lb Conversion Reference
Kilogram (kg) and avoirdupois pound (lb) are units of mass. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Kilogram (kg) | Avoirdupois Pound (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.20462 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.0231 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.0462 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.462 lb |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.
Reverse Conversion
lb to kg (avoirdupois pound to kilogram)
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