Kilograms to Pounds (lbs) Converter
Type kg, get lbs. Type lbs, get kg. Dead simple. I use this when I'm at the gym, shipping packages, or trying to figure out what '500g' means on a European food label.
kg vs lbs — Why You Need Both
Shipped a package overseas lately? Followed a workout program written in kg? Weighed food on a metric scale? Then you know this pain. The US runs on pounds. Everyone else uses kilograms. And honestly, neither side is budging. So you might as well have a fast converter bookmarked.
Quick Reference: Common Weight Conversions
Some quick ones you'll actually use: 1 kg = 2.2 lbs. 5 kg = 11 lbs. 10 kg = 22 lbs. 50 kg = 110 lbs. 100 kg = 220 lbs. Other direction: 100 lbs = 45.4 kg. 150 lbs = 68 kg. 200 lbs = 90.7 kg. All rounded, obviously — the converter above gives exact numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 2.205 pounds. Quick trick: multiply kg by 2.2 and you'll be close enough for most situations.
Divide by 2.205. Or if you want it simpler, multiply lbs by 0.454. So a 150-pound person? That's about 68 kg.
Olympic weightlifting uses kilograms. Most American gyms label plates in pounds. If you follow a program from Europe, you'll need to convert. A 100 kg deadlift is 220 lbs, by the way.