How many pounds are in a kilogram?

One kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds. The exact definition is 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms.

What is a stone in kilograms?

One stone equals 14 pounds, which is exactly 6.35029318 kilograms. Stones are commonly used for body weight in the UK and Ireland.

Weight Converter

Convert weight and mass between metric and imperial units: kilograms, grams, milligrams, metric tons, pounds, ounces, and stones. The converter updates as you type and displays your value in every unit simultaneously. It uses the exact international avoirdupois definition of the pound (0.45359237 kg), so results are precise enough for science, shipping, and cooking alike.

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1 Kilograms = 1,000 Grams

1 Kilograms (kg) converted to all units
Unit	Value
Kilograms (kg)	1
Grams (g)	1,000
Milligrams (mg)	1,000,000
Metric tons (t)	0.001
Pounds (lb)	2.204622622
Ounces (oz)	35.27396195
Stones (st)	0.1574730444

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4 clear steps.

Type the weight you want to convert.
Select the source unit (e.g. kilograms).
Select the target unit (e.g. pounds) — the result appears immediately.
Use the swap button to reverse the conversion direction.

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Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in a kilogram?: One kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds. The exact definition is 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms.
What is a stone in kilograms?: One stone equals 14 pounds, which is exactly 6.35029318 kilograms. Stones are commonly used for body weight in the UK and Ireland.