Weight & Mass Converter
Convert kilograms, grams, pounds, ounces, stone, tonnes, tola and quintal with exact standard factors.
About this converter
Mass is measured in kilograms in the metric system and in pounds and ounces in the US. The pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg. Jewellery and Indian trade add the carat (0.2 g), the tola (11.6638038 g) and the quintal (100 kg).
Common kilograms to pounds conversions
To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.20462. To go back, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.453592).
| Value | Kilograms → Pounds | Pounds → Kilograms |
|---|
| 1 | 1 kg = 2.20462 lb | 1 lb = 0.453592 kg |
| 2 | 2 kg = 4.40925 lb | 2 lb = 0.907185 kg |
| 5 | 5 kg = 11.0231 lb | 5 lb = 2.26796 kg |
| 10 | 10 kg = 22.0462 lb | 10 lb = 4.53592 kg |
| 20 | 20 kg = 44.0925 lb | 20 lb = 9.07185 kg |
| 50 | 50 kg = 110.231 lb | 50 lb = 22.6796 kg |
| 100 | 100 kg = 220.462 lb | 100 lb = 45.3592 kg |
| 1,000 | 1,000 kg = 2,204.62 lb | 1,000 lb = 453.592 kg |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds is 1 kg?
1 kg is about 2.20462 lb.
How many grams is a tola?
The standard Indian tola is 11.6638038 grams, commonly rounded to 11.66 g when weighing gold.
Is a ton the same everywhere?
No. A metric tonne is 1,000 kg, a US short ton is 907.18 kg and a UK long ton is 1,016.05 kg. All three are listed.
