Weight Converter
Convert between kilograms, pounds, ounces, stone, grams and other units of mass. One pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg.
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Result
1 kilograms =
2.20462 lb
1 × 2.20462 = 2.20462
1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly
Show the working
- 1. Convert 1 kg to kilograms: 1 × 1 = 1.
- 2. Convert to lb: 1 ÷ 0.453592 = 2.20462.
1 kg in every unit
Everyday weights
- Bag of sugar
- 1 kg
- Newborn baby
- 3.5 kg
- Adult (average)
- 70-80 kg
- Small car
- 1,000 kg
Good to know: To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.20462.
About this tool
Convert body weight between kilograms, pounds, stone, and grams — for fitness, health tracking, and medical use.
Formula
1 kg = 2.205 lbs. 1 stone = 14 lbs = 6.35 kg. 1 lb = 453.59 g.
Reference values
- 1 kg = 2.205 lbs
- 1 stone = 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
- 1 lb = 453.59 grams
Questions people ask
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
About 2.20462 lb. So 70 kg is about 154.3 lb.
How many pounds are in a stone?
14. One stone is about 6.35 kg.
What is the difference between weight and mass?
Mass is the amount of matter in an object (kg), while weight is the force of gravity on it. In everyday use, people give mass as "weight".
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How we calculate this
We use the standard published formula or definition for this calculation, and we show the working so you can check it. Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units.
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