Kilograms to Pounds (kg to lbs)
Convert kilograms to pounds. 1 kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds.
Questions
How many pounds is 1 kg?
1 kilogram is approximately 2.20462 pounds.
Is 1 kg exactly 2.2 lbs?
No. 2.2 is a rounded approximation. The exact factor is 2.20462262.
Why do gyms use both units?
Many countries use kilograms for weight plates, but pounds remain common in the US and UK fitness culture.