How weight conversion works
Every mass unit has a fixed ratio to the kilogram. The value is first converted to kilograms, then into the target unit.
Common values
| Value (kg) | Result |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg | 0.220462 lb |
| 0.25 kg | 0.551156 lb |
| 0.5 kg | 1.10231 lb |
| 1 kg | 2.20462 lb |
| 1.5 kg | 3.30693 lb |
| 2 kg | 4.40925 lb |
| 3 kg | 6.61387 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.0231 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.0462 lb |
More detail
Common conversions
1 kilogram = 2.205 pounds = 35.27 ounces. 1 pound = 16 ounces = 0.4536 kg. 1 stone = 14 pounds = 6.35 kg. 1 metric ton = 1,000 kg.
Mental math. 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lb and 1 oz ≈ 28.35 g. To go from kilograms to pounds in your head, double it and add 10% — 70 kg → 140 + 14 = 154 lb, within a pound of the exact value.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds is 1 kg?
1 kg ≈ 2.20462 lb, the exact reciprocal of the international pound (1 lb = 0.45359237 kg, defined in 1959).
Why is a stone equal to 14 pounds?
The stone is a traditional British/Irish body-weight unit standardized at 14 lb (6.35029 kg) in the 19th century, rooted in old wool-trade weight measures.
How many grams is a Korean geun (근)?
It depends on the item: 1 geun is conventionally 600 g for meat or herbal medicine (16 nyang). For produce like vegetables and fruit, the convention varies by item and region (often around 400 g), with no single official standard — check the scale's gram reading for an exact amount.
How is an ounce related to a pound?
1 lb = 16 oz = 453.59237 g exactly, since both are defined from the same international pound standard.