Kilograms to Pounds
1 kilogram = 2.20462262185 avoirdupois pounds. Conversion runs in your browser.
Conversion result
Kilograms × 2.20462262185 = pounds; pounds ÷ 2.20462262185 = kilograms.
Primary source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8 conversion factors. One avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilogram.
Worked example: 5 kilograms × 2.20462262185 = 11.0231131092 pounds; 2 kilograms = 4.4092452437 pounds.
Common conversion values
| kilograms | avoirdupois pounds |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.10231131092 |
| 1 | 2.20462262185 |
| 2 | 4.4092452437 |
| 5 | 11.0231131092 |
| 10 | 22.0462262185 |
The table shows reference quantities; displayed results are rounded to at most 12 significant digits. Reverse conversions divide by the forward factor.
How to use this tool
Enter a quantity in kilograms, select the forward or reverse direction, and choose Convert. Decimal, fraction and mixed-fraction inputs are supported.
Frequently asked questions
What factor is used?
One avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilogram. Kilograms × 2.20462262185 = pounds; pounds ÷ 2.20462262185 = kilograms.
Can I convert in reverse?
Yes. Select the reverse direction; it uses the same exact unit definitions and reverses the factor.
What does this page calculate?
It converts between the named units. Ounces means avoirdupois mass ounces here, not fluid ounces. The result does not imply measurement accuracy.