How to convert pounds to kilograms

1 pound equals 0.453592 kilograms, so you divide by 2.20462:

kg = lbs ÷ 2.20462

Example

Let's convert 150 pounds to kilograms:

150 lbs = 68.0389 kg

Going the other way

1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds. Use our kilograms to pounds converter.

What is a pound?

A pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The US uses pounds for body weight, groceries and shipping.

What is a kilogram?

The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the metric (SI) system. Most of the world uses it for body weight and groceries.