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Weight / Mass converter
Instant conversion in your browser — weight / mass.
1 kg = 2.204622622 lb
Quick table Kilograms → Pounds
| kg | lb |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.204622622 |
| 5 | 11.02311311 |
| 10 | 22.04622622 |
| 25 | 55.11556555 |
| 50 | 110.2311311 |
| 100 | 220.4622622 |
| 500 | 1,102.311311 |
| 1,000 | 2,204.622622 |
1 kilograms (kg) in every unit
| Milligrams | 1,000,000 mg |
| Grams | 1,000 g |
| Metric tons | 0.001 t |
| Ounces | 35.27396195 oz |
| Pounds | 2.204622622 lb |
| Stone | 0.1574730444 st |
About weight / mass units
The kilogram is the base unit, and until 2019 it was the last one still defined by a physical object: a platinum-iridium cylinder kept near Paris. It is now defined through the Planck constant, so it can be reproduced in any properly equipped laboratory.
The pound has been defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959. Britain uses stone for body weight (1 st = 14 lb), which is why a UK bathroom scale may read "11 st 4" instead of 71.7 kg.
Strictly these are masses, not weights — weight is a force and changes with gravity. Everyday use has settled on the looser meaning, and so has this converter.
About this conversion
Weight / Mass conversion: 1 kilograms (kg) equals 2.204622622 lb. As a practical reference, 20 kg = 44.09245244 lb — common in recipes, shipping labels and gym tracking.
| kg | lb |
|---|---|
| 20 | 44.09245244 |
Frequently asked questions
Is an ounce of gold the same as an ounce of flour?
No — and the difference is nearly 10%. The everyday avoirdupois ounce is 28.35 g. Precious metals are weighed in troy ounces of 31.103 g. A gold price "per ounce" always means troy.
Why does my parcel cost more than its weight suggests?
Couriers charge the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight, calculated from the box dimensions. A large box of light goods is billed on its size, so converting the weight alone will not explain the price.
What does "11 stone 4" mean in kilograms?
A stone is 14 pounds, so 11 st 4 lb = 158 lb = 71.7 kg. The trailing number is pounds, not tenths of a stone — reading it as 11.4 stone is a common mistake.
Is a ton the same everywhere?
No. The metric tonne is 1,000 kg. The US short ton is 907 kg and the British long ton is 1,016 kg. This converter uses the metric tonne.