Pounds to Kilograms

Pound

A pound (lb) is a widely used unit of weight in the United States and parts of the United Kingdom. It equals 16 ounces or about 0.4536 kilograms. Pounds are a familiar measurement for body weight, groceries, luggage, and many everyday objects. Because pounds are part of the US customary system, converting to metric units often requires exact factors rather than simple scaling.

The pound remains a common standard in fitness, cooking, and retail packaging. When comparing product weights internationally, a converter ensures that pounds translate clearly into kilograms or grams.

Kilogram

A kilogram (kg) is the primary unit of mass in the metric system and is used worldwide for science, commerce, and everyday life. One kilogram equals 1,000 grams and is commonly seen on product packaging, body weight scales, and nutritional labels. Since the kilogram is the base unit for metric mass, it is straightforward to convert to other metric units.

Kilograms provide a practical scale for most objects we handle daily — from groceries to luggage. When converting between kilograms and US units like pounds and ounces, a converter ensures accuracy without memorizing conversion factors.