kg to lbs Converter
Convert weight between kilograms and pounds, with stones and pounds. Type in either side.
About this tool
Uses the exact definition 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg, so 1 kg is about 2.2046 lb. One stone is 14 pounds.
Gym equipment, luggage limits, recipes and baby weights switch between kilograms and pounds all the time. Type a weight in kilograms to see it in pounds, stones and pounds and grams, or type pounds to get kilograms. Both boxes stay in step as you type.
How to use the kg to lbs Converter
- Type a weight in kilograms, for example 70.
- Read the pounds next to it, and the stones and pounds below.
- Or type pounds instead, and the kilograms update.
- Use the grams figure for kitchen or postage weights.
Converting 70 kg
70 ÷ 0.45359237 = 154.32 lb. 11 stone is 154 lb (11 × 14), leaving 154.32 − 154 = 0.32 lb, so 70 kg is about 11 st 0.3 lb. Going the other way, a 23 kg baggage allowance is 50.71 lb.
Pounds, stones and kilograms
The international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, so 1 kg is about 2.20462 lb. A stone is 14 pounds, a unit still used in the UK and Ireland for body weight. To convert kilograms to pounds, divide by 0.45359237 (or multiply by about 2.2046); to convert pounds to kilograms, multiply by 0.45359237.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds is 1 kg?
About 2.2046 lb.
How many kg is 100 lb?
45.36 kg.
How many pounds are in a stone?
14 pounds, which is about 6.35 kg.
Is this accurate enough for medicine doses?
The conversion factor is exact, but results are rounded for display, so always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist gives you in the units they use.