Kilograms to pounds
Convert kilograms to pounds.
Convert kilograms to pounds. Essential when comparing body weight with UK or US references, reading American product labels, or converting sports performance figures.
Frequently asked questions
1 kilogram equals 2.2046 pounds (lb). Conversely, 1 pound equals 453.59 grams.
70 kilograms equals 154.32 pounds. 80 kg = 176.37 lb; 90 kg = 198.42 lb.
1 stone equals 14 pounds, or 6.35 kg. In the UK, body weight is often expressed as stone and pounds, e.g. "11 stone 4" = 158 lb = 71.7 kg.
The pound derives from the Roman libra and has been passed down through common law. The UK is officially metric but uses pounds informally; the US has never adopted metric as its everyday standard.