KG to LBS Converter: Kilograms to Pounds and 1 lb to g

Last updated October 11, 2026

To convert kg to lbs, multiply the kilograms by 2.2046. One pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, a value the US and Commonwealth countries agreed on in 1959 (NIST, Pound). That makes 1 kilogram equal to 2.2046 pounds and 1 pound equal to 453.6 grams. Use the converter, or pick an amount from the charts below.

KG to LBS Calculator

Type a weight and pick the unit you have. The calculator shows the same weight in kilograms, pounds, pounds and ounces, and grams at once. Every result matches the charts on this page.

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2.2046 lb

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2 lb 3.3 oz1,000 g

KG to LBS Chart

This chart covers common weights from 1/4 kilogram to 100 kilograms. The middle column gives pounds to 2 decimals. The last column splits each answer into pounds and ounces, the way US scales and recipes show weight.

Kilograms	Pounds	Pounds and ounces
0.25 kg	0.55 lb	8.8 oz
0.5 kg	1.10 lb	1 lb 1.6 oz
0.75 kg	1.65 lb	1 lb 10.5 oz
1 kg	2.20 lb	2 lb 3.3 oz
1.5 kg	3.31 lb	3 lb 4.9 oz
2 kg	4.41 lb	4 lb 6.5 oz
2.5 kg	5.51 lb	5 lb 8.2 oz
3 kg	6.61 lb	6 lb 9.8 oz
3.2 kg	7.05 lb	7 lb 0.9 oz
4 kg	8.82 lb	8 lb 13.1 oz
5 kg	11.02 lb	11 lb 0.4 oz
10 kg	22.05 lb	22 lb 0.7 oz
20 kg	44.09 lb	44 lb 1.5 oz
50 kg	110.23 lb	110 lb 3.7 oz
100 kg	220.46 lb	220 lb 7.4 oz

Pounds to Kilograms

To go the other way, multiply the pounds by 0.4536. This short chart covers round pound amounts. Values are rounded to 2 decimals.

Pounds	Kilograms
1 lb	0.45 kg
2 lb	0.91 kg
5 lb	2.27 kg
10 lb	4.54 kg
20 lb	9.07 kg
50 lb	22.68 kg
100 lb	45.36 kg
150 lb	68.04 kg
200 lb	90.72 kg

3.2 kg to lbs

3.2 kg is 7.05 pounds, which is 7 pounds and about 1 ounce. To get there, multiply 3.2 by 2.2046. The pounds and ounces column in the chart works the same way for every amount.

1 lb to g

1 lb to g is 453.6 grams, or exactly 453.59237 grams. Kitchen scales and food labels usually round it to 454 grams. Half a pound is 226.8 grams, and a quarter pound is 113.4 grams.

Lbs to G Chart

To change lbs to g, multiply the pounds by 453.6. This chart covers the pound amounts recipes and packages use most. The ounces column helps when a recipe lists ounces instead of pounds.

Pounds	Grams	Ounces
1/4 lb (quarter pound)	113.4 g	4 oz
1/2 lb	226.8 g	8 oz
3/4 lb	340.2 g	12 oz
1 lb	453.6 g	16 oz
1 1/2 lb	680.4 g	24 oz
2 lb	907.2 g	32 oz
2.2 lb	997.9 g	35.2 oz
2 1/2 lb	1134.0 g	40 oz
3 lb	1360.8 g	48 oz
4 lb	1814.4 g	64 oz
5 lb	2268.0 g	80 oz
10 lb	4535.9 g	160 oz

2 Pounds in Grams

2 pounds is 907.2 grams, just under 1 kilogram. 1 1/2 pounds is 680.4 grams. 2.2 pounds is 997.9 grams, which is why people often round 1 kilogram to 2.2 pounds.

Pounds, Ounces and Stones

One pound holds 16 ounces, and one ounce is 28.35 grams. In the UK and Ireland, body weight is often given in stones. One stone is 14 pounds, or 6.35 kilograms (Stone).

Kitchen Amounts in Pounds and Grams

US baking ingredients are often sold by the pound. These common package sizes show the pound and gram amounts side by side. Grams are rounded to whole numbers, the way labels print them.

Item	Pounds	Grams
Stick of butter	1/4 lb	113 g
Box of butter (4 sticks)	1 lb	454 g
Bag of powdered sugar	2 lb	907 g
Bag of granulated sugar	4 lb	1,814 g
Bag of flour	5 lb	2,268 g
European bag of flour or sugar	2.2 lb	1,000 g

How to Convert Kilograms, Pounds and Grams

Two numbers cover every conversion on this page: 2.2046 pounds per kilogram and 453.6 grams per pound. Multiply kilograms by 2.2046 to get pounds. Multiply pounds by 453.6 to get grams, or divide grams by 453.6 to get pounds.

Worked Examples

For 1.5 kilograms, 1.5 × 2.2046 = 3.31 pounds. For 1.5 pounds, 1.5 × 453.6 = 680.4 grams. For 500 grams, 500 ÷ 453.6 = 1.10 pounds.

Quick Mental Math

To estimate pounds, double the kilograms and add 10 percent. For 5 kilograms, double is 10, and 10 percent more is 11, close to the exact 11.02 pounds. For grams, count each pound as about 450 grams, so 2 pounds is about 900 grams.

Tips for Weighing

These habits keep your conversions accurate. They help most in baking, where a few grams can change the result. Each one fixes a common mistake.

Use the unit button. Most kitchen scales switch between grams, ounces and pounds, so you can weigh in the unit your recipe uses.
Round grams to whole numbers. For cooking, 454 grams per pound is close enough.
Do not mix pounds and fluid ounces. A pound measures weight, while a fluid ounce measures volume.
Watch for stones. A UK weight like 10 stone means 140 pounds, not 10 pounds.
Weigh flour instead of scooping. A 5 pound bag of all purpose flour holds about 19 cups at 120 grams per cup (King Arthur Baking).

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds is 1 kg?

One kilogram is 2.2046 pounds. In pounds and ounces, that is 2 pounds 3.3 ounces. Many people round it to 2.2 pounds.

How many grams is 1 lb?

One pound is 453.6 grams, or exactly 453.59237 grams. Food labels usually round it to 454 grams. That is a little less than half a kilogram.

How many pounds is 0.5 kg?

0.5 kg is 1.10 pounds. In pounds and ounces, that is 1 pound 1.6 ounces. A 500 gram package is a common example.

How many grams is half a pound?

Half a pound is 226.8 grams. That is 8 ounces, the same as two sticks of butter. Recipes often round it to 227 grams.

How many grams is 2 pounds?

2 pounds is 907.2 grams. That is just under 1 kilogram. A 2 pound bag of powdered sugar holds this much.

How many grams is a quarter pound?

A quarter pound is 113.4 grams. That equals 4 ounces, or one stick of butter. Labels round it to 113 grams.

Is a pound in the UK the same as in the US?

Yes. Both countries use the international pound of exactly 453.59237 grams, agreed on in 1959. The UK also uses stones for body weight, and one stone is 14 pounds.

How many pounds is 1.5 kg?

1.5 kg is 3.31 pounds. In pounds and ounces, that is 3 pounds 4.9 ounces. Multiply 1.5 by 2.2046 to check it.

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About This Converter

This page was written for home cooks who switch between metric and US weights. Our conversion factor uses the exact pound of 0.45359237 kilograms from NIST conversion tables. The calculator, the charts and the answers all use the same number, so they always match. We review the page every quarter and show the date at the top.