Kilograms to Pounds Converter

The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined by the Planck constant and is used worldwide in science, industry, and daily life.

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems. One pound is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The abbreviation "lbs" comes from the Latin word "libra".

Common uses: body weight, food portions, shipping packages, and gym weights. Most countries use kilograms, while the United States and a few others commonly use pounds.