To convert kilograms (kg) to pounds (lbs), you multiply the mass value in kilograms by approximately 2.205 because:
- 1 kilogram is exactly equal to 2.20462262185 pounds (about 2.205 lbs)
The formula is:
pounds=kilograms×2.20462262185≈kilograms×2.205\text{pounds}=\text{kilograms}\times 2.20462262185\approx \text{kilograms}\times 2.205pounds=kilograms×2.20462262185≈kilograms×2.205
Alternatively, you can divide the kilograms by 0.45359237 (the exact number of kilograms in one pound):
pounds=kilograms0.45359237\text{pounds}=\frac{\text{kilograms}}{0.45359237}pounds=0.45359237kilograms
Example: To convert 5 kg to pounds,
5×2.205=11.025 lbs5\times 2.205=11.025\text{ lbs}5×2.205=11.025 lbs
or
5÷0.45359237≈11.023 lbs5\div 0.45359237\approx 11.023\text{ lbs}5÷0.45359237≈11.023 lbs
Both methods give the same result
. Quick mental math trick: Double the kilograms and add 10% to get an approximate pounds value. For example, 62 kg × 2 = 124, plus 10% (12.4) ≈ 136.4 lbs
. In summary:
- Multiply kg by 2.205 to get lbs.
- Or divide kg by 0.45359237 to get lbs.
This conversion is widely used in science and everyday contexts where pounds are preferred over kilograms
