Pounds (lbs) to kilograms converter
Convert pounds to kilograms, or kilograms to pounds. Handy for body weight, luggage allowances, shipping and US product listings.
Formula
kg = lbs × 0.45359237
Halve it and take off a tenth. 150 lbs: half is 75, minus 7.5 gives 67.5 kg, and the exact answer is 68.0 kg.
Conversion chart
| lbs | kg |
|---|---|
| 1 lbs | 0.45 kg |
| 2 lbs | 0.91 kg |
| 5 lbs | 2.27 kg |
| 10 lbs | 4.54 kg |
| 20 lbs | 9.07 kg |
| 25 lbs | 11.34 kg |
| 30 lbs | 13.61 kg |
| 50 lbs | 22.68 kg |
| 100 lbs | 45.36 kg |
| 120 lbs | 54.43 kg |
| 150 lbs | 68.04 kg |
| 175 lbs | 79.38 kg |
| 200 lbs | 90.72 kg |
| 250 lbs | 113.4 kg |
Good to know
- One pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg, by international agreement.
- Airline checked-bag limits are often 23 kg, which is about 50.7 lbs.
- A person who weighs 180 lbs is about 81.6 kg.
- Do not mix up pounds as weight (lb) with the pound as money (£): this tool only converts the weight.
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Questions
How many kg is 150 lbs?
150 lbs is 68.04 kg.
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
One kilogram is about 2.2046 pounds.
Is lbs the same as lb?
Yes. 'lb' is the symbol and 'lbs' is the plural people commonly write; both mean pound.
Can I see kg automatically on web pages?
Yes. Herewise is a free Chrome extension that adds the converted value next to measurements on any page you read, in the system you prefer.