Converting kilograms to pounds is commonly needed for international travel, fitness tracking, and cooking. The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), while the pound is primarily used in the United States and United Kingdom. One kilogram equals exactly 2.20462 pounds, making it easy to convert between these units for everyday use.
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Common Weight Conversions
- 1 kg = 2.20462 lbs
- 1 lb = 0.453592 kg
- 1 kg = 1000 g
- 1 lb = 16 oz
- 1 stone = 14 lbs = 6.35029 kg
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