Measurements
Pounds to kilograms
Convert mass in pounds to kilograms.
lb
kg
kg = lb × 0.453592
Quick reference
| Common amount | lb | kg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 1 lb | 0.4536 kg |
| 10 lb | 10 lb | 4.536 kg |
| 50 lb (US checked bag) | 50 lb | 22.68 kg |
| 150 lb (adult) | 150 lb | 68.04 kg |
| 200 lb | 200 lb | 90.72 kg |
| 500 lb | 500 lb | 226.8 kg |
About this conversion
A quick mental version: pounds ÷ 2.2 ≈ kilograms. Halving the number of pounds gets you a rough overestimate.