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Kg to Pounds Conversion Chart for Cooking, Fitness & Shipping

Built for those who need accurate imperial conversions fast—whether you're converting ingredient weights, tracking gym progress globally, or shipping internationally. Customize ranges, precision, and templates in seconds.

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Core Formula

1 kilogram (kg) = 2.20462 pounds (lb)

Use 1 decimal (11.0 lb) for quick estimates like kitchen work. Use 2 decimals (11.02 lb) for precision in fitness tracking, shipping labels, or engineering.

Baking small batch

0.25 kg

0.55 lb

Common ingredient

0.5 kg

1.10 lb

Standard package

1 kg

2.20 lb

Medium parcel

5 kg

11.02 lb

Heavy parcel / luggage

10 kg

22.05 lb

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Kitchen Basics 1-150

Kilograms to Pounds Conversion Chart

Range: 1-150 kg • 1 kg = 2.20462 lb

Kilograms (kg)Pounds (lb)
Decimal
12.20
36.61
511.02
715.43
919.84
1124.25
1328.66
1533.07
1737.48
1941.89
2146.30
2350.71
2555.12
2759.52
2963.93
3168.34
3372.75
3577.16
3781.57
3985.98
4190.39
4394.80
4599.21
47103.62
49108.03
51112.44
53116.84
55121.25
57125.66
59130.07
61134.48
63138.89
65143.30
67147.71
69152.12
71156.53
73160.94
75165.35
77169.76
79174.16
81178.57
83182.98
85187.39
87191.80
89196.21
91200.62
93205.03
95209.44
97213.85
99218.26
101222.67
103227.08
105231.49
107235.89
109240.30
111244.71
113249.12
115253.53
117257.94
119262.35
121266.76
123271.17
125275.58
127279.99
129284.40
131288.81
133293.21
135297.62
137302.03
139306.44
141310.85
143315.26
145319.67
147324.08
149328.49

Formula: pounds = kilograms × 2.20462

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Kilograms vs Pounds — Quick Context

A clear side-by-side so global users can confidently navigate imperial numbers without guessing or googling mid-task.

Metric (Global Standard)

  • • Science, medicine, and international trade use kg exclusively.
  • • Grocery stores in most countries label food in kg/g.
  • • European recipes, global fitness apps, and shipping docs default to kg.
  • • Easy base-10 math: 1 kg = 1,000 grams.

Imperial (US/UK)

  • • US scales and packaging often show lb (pounds) first.
  • • UK uses both: kilograms for official weights, pounds for body weight.
  • • Old US recipes and gym equipment still label in pounds.
  • • Mental trick: multiply kg by 2, add 10% to approximate pounds.

Built for Real-World Scenarios

Choose the preset closest to your situation, then fine tune.

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Cooking & Baking

Convert ingredient weights from European recipes to US measurements or vice versa.

Tip: Use 0.25 kg steps for baking; 2-decimal precision helps with flour and sugar.

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Fitness & Nutrition

Track bodyweight, plate loads, and supplement doses in pounds for US-centric apps.

Tip: Set range 50-200 kg with 2.5 kg steps to cover common bodyweight and lifts.

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Shipping & Freight

Print labels showing both kg and lb to meet courier requirements and avoid re-weigh fees.

Tip: Use 1 kg steps for parcels, 2-decimal lb to match carrier portals.

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Engineering & Manufacturing

Convert material weights for US specifications, packaging limits, or load calculations.

Tip: Show 3 decimals for precision work; fractions help when imperial tools are in use.

Tips to Stay Accurate

Practical guidance for the scenarios people search for most.

Precision & rounding

  • 1 decimal suffices for cooking and quick estimates.
  • Use 2-3 decimals for fitness logs, medical records, or shipping labels to avoid discrepancies.

Printing & paper

  • Use Letter in the US; A4 if printing internationally.
  • Minimal template saves ink; Professional keeps strong contrast for scans.

Avoid mistakes

  • Do not assume 1 kg = 2 lb (it's actually 2.2 lb).
  • Re-check weights near critical limits (e.g., airline baggage) because scales vary.

FAQs

Concise answers to the most common kg → lb questions.

Why is 1 kg equal to 2.20462 lb?

The kilogram is the international standard (SI) unit of mass. The pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, which means 1 kg = 2.20462262 lb. This conversion factor is exact and used globally for scientific and commercial purposes.

What decimal precision should I use?

Use 1 decimal (e.g., 11.0 lb) for quick kitchen work or rough estimates. Use 2 decimals (e.g., 11.02 lb) for fitness tracking, shipping labels, and most practical purposes. Use 3 decimals for engineering or when precision is critical.

Can I use fractions instead of decimals?

Yes. Our chart offers a fraction column that rounds to the nearest 1/8 lb. This helps with quick mental cross-checks when you're used to imperial measurements and want a simple sanity check.

Is this chart suitable for shipping?

Absolutely. Use the Postal & Freight preset (5-50 kg, 1 kg step) to generate a chart that covers common parcel weight ranges. Showing both kg and lb on labels helps avoid re-weigh fees and confusion at courier counters.

Will this print correctly on Letter paper?

Yes. Choose Letter or A4 in the configuration panel. The preview mirrors the exported PDF/PNG so you can see spacing and layout before printing. Both paper sizes are fully supported.

Can I share my exact configuration?

Yes. Click Save Config to copy a URL with your exact range, decimals, fractions, and template settings. Share it with teammates, clients, or save it for later.