pounds (lb)

pounds as a conversion hub: 6 direct pairs, all with the exact factor on the page.

Definition1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly

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Pairs from here6

Weight and Mass Converter

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pounds converted to every other unit

lb	kg	g	mg	t	oz	st
1 lb	0.45359237	453.592	453,592.37	0.0004535924	16	0.07142857
2 lb	0.90718474	907.185	907,184.74	0.0009071847	32	0.14285714
5 lb	2.267962	2,267.96	2,267,961.85	0.0022679619	80	0.35714286
10 lb	4.535924	4,535.92	4,535,923.7	0.0045359237	160	0.71428571
20 lb	9.071847	9,071.85	9,071,847.4	0.0090718474	320	1.428571
50 lb	22.679619	22,679.62	22,679,618.5	0.02267962	800	3.571429
100 lb	45.359237	45,359.24	45,359,237	0.04535924	1,600	7.142857

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Questions

How do I convert from pounds?

Pick the target unit from the table on this page, or open the dedicated pair page — each one carries a converter, a table of common values and the exact factor.

Is pound exact or approximate?

The factor shown (1 lb = 0.45359237 kg) is fixed by definition, so conversions are exact rather than measured.

What is pound used for?

US body weight, food packs and gym plates