kilogram to avoirdupois pound
Convert kilogram (kg) to avoirdupois pound (lb). Use an editable mass converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 kg = 2.204622622 lb
Conversion formula
One kilogram equals 2.204622622 avoirdupois pound. Multiply your value in kilogram by this factor to get avoirdupois pound. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 kilogram:5 × 2.204622622 = 11.02311311 lb
Conversion table
| kilogram (kg) | avoirdupois pound (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.02204622622 |
| 0.1 | 0.2204622622 |
| 1 | 2.204622622 |
| 2 | 4.409245244 |
| 5 | 11.02311311 |
| 10 | 22.04622622 |
| 25 | 55.11556555 |
| 50 | 110.2311311 |
| 100 | 220.4622622 |
| 1000 | 2,204.622622 |
About these measurements
Mass quantifies an amount of matter.
The base reference used here is the gram. One kilogram is 1,000 base units; one avoirdupois pound is 453.59237 base units.
Important distinctions
Mass is not force. Avoirdupois ounces and troy ounces have different masses.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert kg to lb?
Multiply the quantity in kg by 2.204622622. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the avoirdupois pound to kilogram converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
