KG to LBS Converter
To convert Kg to Lbs or Lbs to Kg enter weight in the calculator. The result of the conversion will appear immediately. Enjoy!
Formula
1 lbs = 0.453592 kg
1 kg = 2.204623 lbs
The pound definition
The word pound comes from the Latin word pendere, meaning "to weigh". The Latin word libra means "scales, balances" and it also describes a Roman unit similar to the pound-force. This is the origin of the abbreviation "lb" for the pound.
The kg definition
The kilogram is defined as being equal to the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram which is almost exactly equal to the mass of one liter of water.
