Pounds (lb) Imperial/US to Kilograms (kg) Metric Weight Conversion

This chart provides conversions from avoirdupois pounds (lb) to metric kilograms (kg). Useful for understanding weights in different systems, particularly for larger quantities.

Pounds (lb)	Kilograms (kg) (approx.)
0.5 lb (1/2 lb)	0.227 kg
1 lb	0.454 kg
1.5 lb	0.680 kg
2 lb	0.907 kg
2.2 lb (approx. 1 kg)	0.998 kg (often rounded to 1 kg)
3 lb	1.361 kg
4 lb	1.814 kg
5 lb	2.268 kg
10 lb	4.536 kg
15 lb	6.804 kg
20 lb	9.072 kg
25 lb	11.340 kg
50 lb	22.680 kg

Note:

Conversions based on the international avoirdupois pound: 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms.
For quick estimation, 1 kilogram is often approximated as 2.2 pounds. This chart offers more precise values.
Using a kitchen scale is recommended for accurate weight measurements.
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