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Convert KG to Pounds

Simple conversion of kilograms to pounds.

  • Created by Emily Rodriguez
  • Reviewed by Ramesh Agarwal
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How to use the Weight Calculator

Enter the weight in kilograms and then press the "Calculate" button. The converter will change the kg to pounds instantly. You can also convert pounds to kg easily with the weight converter, similar to how this page works.

How do you convert kg to pounds?

One kilogram (kg) weighs 2.205 pounds (lbs). Alternatively, one pound is equal to 0.45 kilogram (kg). We can calculate weight in either pounds or kilograms by multiplying or dividing by 2.205, based on the weight measure that we have (either kg or lbs). Let's look at a demonstration conversion of kg to pounds: 74 kg can be calculated as 74 * 2.205 = 163.17 lbs.