Kilos to Pounds Converter: Free Online Tool
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Need to convert kilos to pounds or vice versa but not sure how?
We’ve got you covered! Our free, user-friendly kilos to pounds conversion tool makes it simple. Plus, our helpful guide answers all your questions, walking you through the conversion process between these two units effortlessly.
How to convert kilograms to pounds?
1 kilo is roughly equivalent to 2.2046 pounds. To convert kilograms to pounds, just multiply the number of kilograms by 2.2046.
Here is the formula to convert kilos to pounds:
Pounds (lbs) = Kilograms (kg) × 2.2046
For example
How to convert 10 kg to pounds?
To convert 10 kg to pounds, multiply 10 by 2.2046, which gives you 22.05 lbs.
Here’s the formula format for converting 10 kg to pounds:
10kg×2.2046=22.05lbs
How to convert pounds to kilograms?
Since 1 pound is equal to 0.4536 kilograms, to convert pounds to kilograms, divide the number of pounds by 2.2046.
Here’s the formula to convert pounds to kilograms:
Kilograms (kg) = Pounds (lbs) ÷ 2.2046
For example
How to convert 10 pounds (lbs) to kilograms?
To convert 10 pounds to kilograms, divide 10 by 2.2046, which gives you 4.54 kg.
Here’s the formula format for converting 10 lbs to kilograms:
10 lbs ÷ 2.2046 = 4.54 kg
How to use the kilos to pounds conversion tool?
To use our kilogram to pound converter (or the reverse), enter the weight in kilos in the left field, and you’ll instantly see the converted value in pounds in the box on the right. You can do the reverse for pounds to kilos conversion. Whether you're converting from kilos to pounds or vice versa, the result will appear right away for easy reference.
How to convert kilos to pounds using Excel?
- Enter the Data: In any cell (e.g., A2), type the weight in kilograms that you want to convert.
- Use the Formula: In the adjacent cell (e.g., B2), type the following formula: A2*2.2046. This multiplies the kilogram value by 2.2046 to convert it to pounds.
- See the Result: Press "Enter," and the converted weight in pounds will appear in the cell.
For example
- In cell A2, enter 10 (for 10 kg).
- In cell B2, enter the formula =A2*2.2046.
- The result in B2 will be 22.05 lbs.
How to convert pounds to kilos using Excel?
- Enter the Data: In any cell (e.g., A2), type the weight in pounds that you want to convert.
- Use the Formula: In the adjacent cell (e.g., B2), type the following formula: =A2/2.2046 This divides the pound value by 2.2046 to convert it to kilograms.
- See the Result: Press "Enter," and the converted weight in kilograms will appear in the cell.
For example
- In cell A2, enter 50 (for 50 lbs/pounds).
- In cell B2, enter the formula =A2/2.2046.
- The result in B2 will be 22.67985 kg.
These simple formulas will help you convert between kilograms and pounds quickly in Excel.
Examples of kilogram to pound conversions
In the table below, you can find some examples of kilogram to pound conversions.
| Weight in kilograms | Weight in pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.205 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.023 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.046 lb |
| 20 kg | 44.092 lb |
Examples of conversions between the metric and imperial system
You can find some examples of conversions between the metric system and the imperial system in the table below:
| Metric vs Imperial | Imperial vs Metric |
|---|---|
| Hectares to Acres 1 ha = 2.47 ac | Acres in Hectares 1 ac = 0.40 ha |
| Square Kilometres to Square Miles 1 km² = 0.39 mi² | Square miles to Square kilometres 1 mi² = 2.59 km² |
| Square metres to square feet 1 m² = 10.76 ft2 | Square feet in square metres 1 ft2 = 0.092903 m² |
| Centimetres to Inches 1 cm = 0.39 in | Inches to centimetres 1 in = 2.54 cm |
Which provinces in Canada use which systems?
Canadians use a large mix of different units of measurement, from both the metric and imperial systems. This is regardless of if you are in Quebec or an English-speaking province. It is hard to know which ones to use if you are not a native in your province.
Measurements of distance, lengths and areas are a good example to use here. The measurement system you use will depend on what you would like to measure:
- Weight of a person: imperial
- Weight of food: imperial or metric
- Size of a person: imperial
- Measurement in a building: imperial
- Size of a building: imperial or metric
- Distance and speed of cars: metric
- Size of an apartment: imperial
- Land area: imperial
- Land lengths: imperial
