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1 pound = 0.453592 kg
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How are pounds to kilos calculated?
To convert pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kg), the formula is simple: 1 pound is equal to 0.453592 kilograms. If you have the weight in pounds, simply multiply by 0.453592 to get its value in kilograms.
For example:
- If we have 1 pound to kg it equals 1 lb = 0.453592 kg (Sometimes we can also see pounds to kg, which is lbs to kg)
- With 5 pounds of weight it would be equal to 5 lb x 0.453592 = 2.26796 kg.
- If you have about 10 pounds, multiply 10 lb x 0.453592 = 4.53592 kg.
Remember that the pound (lb) is a unit of mass used in the British imperial system (in daily life) and the United States.
In which countries is the pound used?
The pound is mainly used in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom (The metric system of kilograms is official, but it is very common in daily life to use pounds), and in some other countries that follow the imperial system, such as Liberia and Myanmar.
Is there any trick to convert pounds to kilograms?
The trick to convert lbs to kilogrmas is to round the conversion factor to 0.45 for a quick estimate.
Conversion table pounds to kilos
In the following table, we provide the values already calculated and converted from lb to kg quickly:
| Pounds (lbs) | Kilos (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.45359 kg |
| 5 lb | 2.26796 kg |
| 9 lb | 4.08233 kg |
| 13 lb | 5.89670 kg |
| 17 lb | 7.71107 kg |
| 21 lb | 9.52544 kg |
| 25 lb | 11.33981 kg |
| 29 lb | 13.15418 kg |
| 33 lb | 14.96855 kg |
| 37 lb | 16.78292 kg |
| 41 lb | 18.59729 kg |
| 45 lb | 20.41166 kg |
| 49 lb | 22.22603 kg |
| 53 lb | 24.04040 kg |
| 57 lb | 25.85477 kg |
| 61 lb | 27.66914 kg |
| 65 lb | 29.48351 kg |
| 69 lb | 31.29788 kg |
| 73 lb | 33.11225 kg |
| 77 lb | 34.92662 kg |
| 81 lb | 36.74099 kg |
| 85 lb | 38.55536 kg |
| 89 lb | 40.36973 kg |
| 93 lb | 42.18410 kg |
| 97 lb | 43.99847 kg |
| 100 lb | 45.35920 kg |
| 200 lb | 90.71840 kg |
| 300 lb | 136.07760 kg |
| 400 lb | 181.43680 kg |
| 500 lb | 226.79600 kg |
| 600 lb | 272.15520 kg |
| 700 lb | 317.51440 kg |
| 800 lb | 362.87360 kg |
| 900 lb | 408.23280 kg |
| 1000 lb | 453.59200 kg |
Although the main goal of this article is to convert pounds to kilos, it is also useful to know how to do the reverse conversion: convert kilograms to pounds. The formula is simple: multiply the number of kilograms by 2.20462 to get its value in pounds.
What is a pound sterling?
The pound sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom and is represented by the symbol “£” (the pound for mass is represented by “lb”). Its code is GBP and it is one of the main international currencies.
Are there different types of pounds?
Yes, in addition to the pound sterling (£), there are other units of mass such as the avoirdupois pound and the troy pound, which were historically used in different contexts.
What is the origin of the word “pound”?
The word “pound” comes from the Latin “libra”, which means balance or scale. This is because scales were used in ancient times to weigh and determine the value of things.
Is the pound used in the metric system?
No, the pound is part of the imperial system. The metric system uses the kilogram (KG) as the base unit of mass.
What instruments are used to measure pounds?
Scales and balances, which can be configured to measure in pounds or kilograms, make it easier for us to convert from lbs to kg.
How is the pound symbol represented?
For mass, the symbol is “lb”. For the pound sterling, the symbol is “£”.
