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Here you can convert another weight/mass in pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kg).

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Definition of Kilogram

The kilogram (kg) is the SI unit of mass. It is equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram. This prototype is a platinum-iridium international prototype kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. One kg is approximately equal to 2.20462262184878 pounds.

Definition of Pound

One pound, the international avoirdupois pound, is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237kilograms.

Kilogram to lbs Formula

To calculate a kilogram value to the corresponding value in pound, just multiply the quantity in kilogram by 2.20462262184878 (the conversion factor). Kilogram to pounds formulae

Pounds = kilograms X 2.20462262184878

The factor 2.20462262184878 is the result of the division 1/0.45359237 (pound definition). So, a better formula is

Pounds = kilograms / 0.45359237

Pounds and Kilograms are the units of measuring mass. All students preparing for competitive exams are recommended to learn the basic concepts and conversion formula of Lbs to Kg to make conversion easier and prevent making silly mistakes. A pound is a unit of mass used in the imperial and US customary measurement systems. At the same time, kg is the unit of mass in the International Systems of Units. The SI unit of mass is kg.

A kilogram is nearly 2.2 times heavier than a pound. Therefore, one kilo of mass is equal to 2.26 lbs. The formula is also given for conversion. This article will provide detailed information on the lbs to kg conversion table, definition, formula, and solved examples.

WEIGHT CONVERTER AND CALCULATOR

The Pound to kg converter can transform all the units of weight into your desired form without putting any additional work on your shoulders. There is no requirement for an extra calculator for conversion purposes as the tool on our site is equipped with all the necessary calculative properties. The lbs to kg, kg to pounds conversion tool not only converts pounds to kilograms but also turns your number into various other units of weight.

As you know, when force is applied, it changes the course of an object. Similarly, weight is the quantity of force functioning on an object. In our everyday life, we come across two words in physics quite frequently, which are “Mass” and ”Weight.” They both have the same meanings, but they differ when we use them astronomically because the gravity on earth is superior to the one found on the moon. If we discuss mass and relativity, then the theory states, the more mass a body has, the vast will be the angle around it. Below are a few of the most important and known units of weight:

Kilogram

We all are aware that it is the unit of mass and the IPK (International Prototype of Kilogram) weighs one Kilogram and is quite near to the weight or mass of one-liter water. Today multiples of kgs to lbs are used for smaller and larger calculations like gram and ton, which is equal to a thousand kilograms. If we talk about the difference between lbs and kg then, a pound is widely used in the US and many other countries that involve English Engineering Units and the British Gravitational system. A kilogram is equal to 2.204 pounds where one pound is equal to 0.4535 Kg but to convert a large value of lbs to kg you can use our pound converter.

Definition Of Pounds

The scientific word for how much an object weighs on a scale is the mass of it. Here we will use the words “weight” and “mass” interchangeably/ because we use them in everyday language.

In many ways, we use scales to measure weight or mass. Also, we use different types of scales to measure the different sizes of objects. Pounds are the unit of weight used in Britain. It is written in short as “lb”.

Lb is used as the abbreviation of the Latin word libra. The main meaning of libra was balance or scales. It also stood for the ancient Roman unit of measure “libra pondo” which is meant for “a pound by weight.” The word “pound” is in English from the pondo part of the libra pondo. But its abbreviation comes from the libra.

History Of Pounds

Pounds (lb) and kilograms (kg) are the most common units of mass measure in their systems of measure. So an accurate conversion is needed between the two important for accurate trade, engineering, and science study. So, due to this fact, six nations convened in 1959 to agree upon an exact conversion between the pound and the kilogram.

Therefore the countries as United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa signed an international yard and pound agreement on July 1, 1959. This agreement established the common pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. We also know it by the name international pound. Other countries who signed this agreement passed laws at various times to make it legal. Most commonwealth nations already agreed to the conversion in 1951.

This agreement established not only a link between the pound and the kilogram but a link between the metric system and all mass units.

Conversion Of Pounds

A simple version of pounds to kilograms calculation uses a conversion factor of 2.2 pounds in 1 kilogram. To use this shortcut we only need to be able to calculate a half and do a little subtraction. Note that the precise value of 120 pounds in kilograms is 54.4310844. It is fairly close to a calculation that can be done mentally in many cases.

Difference Between Pound and Kilogram

KilogramPounds
It is a metric unit of mass.It is an imperial unit of mass.
It is abbreviated as kg. It is abbreviated as lbs.
Mass is denoted as kg across the world. It is denoted as lbs in the US and UK.
1 kg is equal to 2.204 lbs. 1 lb is equal to 0.453 kg.

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