KG to LBS

Convert kilograms to pounds and pounds to kilograms instantly. Includes a quick reference table for common weight conversions.

How it works

Pounds = kg × 2.20462. Kilograms = lb ÷ 2.20462. Stones = lb ÷ 14.

Worked example

80 kg × 2.20462 = 176.4 lb, which is 12 st 8.4 lb. Reversing, 150 lb ÷ 2.20462 = 68.04 kg.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest mental conversion?

Double the kilograms and add 10%. 80 kg → 160 + 16 = 176 lb, which is within a pound of exact.

What is a stone?

14 pounds, used for body weight in the UK and Ireland. 80 kg is 12 stone 8 pounds.

Is mass the same as weight?

Not technically — kilograms measure mass and pounds-force measure weight — but on Earth they are used interchangeably, and the conversion above is the accepted standard.