Pounds to kg

Convert pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Pounds (lb)

Kilograms (kg)

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

How to Convert Pounds to Kilograms

To convert pounds to kilograms, divide the value by 2.2046.

Kilograms = Pounds ÷ 2.2046

1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds

Tip: To convert kilograms back to pounds, multiply by 2.2046.

Example 1: 1 lb = 0.4536 kg
1 ÷ 2.2046 = 0.4536

Example 2: 5 lb = 2.268 kg
5 ÷ 2.2046 = 2.268

Example 3: 10 lb = 4.5359 kg
10 ÷ 2.2046 = 4.5359