Kilograms and pounds are the two most common weight units in the world — kilograms nearly everywhere, pounds in the United States and a handful of other countries. Whether you are reading an American recipe, checking airline baggage limits or comparing gym numbers, this converter handles it instantly in both directions.
The kg to lbs formula
1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds (exactly 2.2046226218). To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.20462. To go from pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.20462. For quick mental math, remember that 1 kg is a little over 2.2 lbs: 60 kg ≈ 132 lbs, 80 kg ≈ 176 lbs.
Where stones fit in
The United Kingdom and Ireland measure body weight in stones. One stone equals 14 pounds or about 6.35 kilograms. If a British friend says they weigh "11 stone", that is 154 lbs or roughly 70 kg. The converter includes stones so you never have to do that math in your head.
Common weights at a glance
60 kg ≈ 132.28 lbs · 70 kg ≈ 154.32 lbs · 75 kg ≈ 165.35 lbs · 80 kg ≈ 176.37 lbs · 90 kg ≈ 198.42 lbs. For luggage, most airlines cap checked bags at 23 kg (50.7 lbs) — right on the line in the chart above.