How to Convert Pounds to Kilograms
To convert pounds to kilograms, divide the value by 2.2046.
The Formula
Kilograms = Pounds ÷ 2.2046
Key Fact
1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds
Tip: To convert kilograms back to pounds, multiply by 2.2046.
Pounds to Kilograms
Convert pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 lb = 0.4536 kg
Full precision:0.453592 kg
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 pounds to kilograms, we divide by 2.2046 because one kilogram equals exactly 2.2046 pounds.
1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds
Since there are 2.2046 pounds in every kilogram, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 2.2046 = 0.4536 kilograms
So 1 pounds = 0.4536 kilograms.
Quick check: 0.4536 × 2.2046 = 1 pounds
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 lb = 0.4536 kg
1 ÷ 2.2046 = 0.4536
1 ÷ 2.2046 = 0.4536
Example 2: 5 lb = 2.268 kg
5 ÷ 2.2046 = 2.268
5 ÷ 2.2046 = 2.268
Example 3: 10 lb = 4.5359 kg
10 ÷ 2.2046 = 4.5359
10 ÷ 2.2046 = 4.5359
Pounds to Kilograms Table
| Pounds | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.4536 kg |
| 2 lb | 0.9072 kg |
| 5 lb | 2.268 kg |
| 10 lb | 4.5359 kg |
| 20 lb | 9.0718 kg |
| 25 lb | 11.3398 kg |
| 50 lb | 22.6796 kg |
| 100 lb | 45.3592 kg |
| 250 lb | 113.398 kg |
| 500 lb | 226.796 kg |
| 1000 lb | 453.592 kg |
1 Pound in Other Units
| Unit | 1 lb = |
|---|---|
| Pounds to Grams | 453.592 g |
| Pounds to Kilograms | 0.453592 kg |
| Pounds to Milligrams | 453592 mg |
| Pounds to Ounces | 16 oz |
| Pounds to Sticks of Butter | 3.9999 stick |
| Pounds to Cups of Flour | 3.6287 cup flour |
| Pounds to Cups of Sugar | 2.268 cup sugar |