Pound (lb) to Kilogram (kg) Conversion
Convert pound (lb) to kilogram (kg) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Pound (lb) = 0 Kilogram (kg)
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About Pound (lb) to Kilogram (kg) Conversion
Converting from Pound (lb) to Kilogram (kg) is a common weight conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between pound (lb) and kilogram (kg), providing instant results with high precision.
Pound (lb)
Definition: A pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the US customary and British imperial systems, equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.
History: Derived from the Roman libra, the pound has been used in various forms for centuries and was standardized in the 1959 international agreement.
Current use: Widely used in the United States and some other countries for body weight, food packaging, and goods.
Kilogram (kg)
Definition: The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), defined by Planck’s constant since 2019.
History: Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water, it was later represented by a platinum-iridium prototype until the redefinition in 2019.
Current use: Used worldwide for all mass measurements in science, industry, and everyday life.
Details
- From: Pound (lb)
- To: Kilogram (kg)
- Formula: 1 lb = 0.4535923700 kg
- Example: 25 lb = 11.3398092500 kg
Pound (lb) to Kilogram (kg) Conversion Table
| Pound (lb) | Kilogram (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0045359237 |
| 0.1 | 0.045359237 |
| 1 | 0.45359237 |
| 2 | 0.90718474 |
| 3 | 1.36077711 |
| 5 | 2.26796185 |
| 10 | 4.5359237 |
| 20 | 9.0718474 |
| 50 | 22.6796185 |
| 100 | 45.359237 |
| 1000 | 453.59237 |