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Pounds to Kg Conversion Chart for Fitness, Travel & Shipping

Built for Americans who need metric numbers fast—whether you're changing plates at the gym, checking a suitcase before check-in, or printing a shipping label. Customize ranges, decimals, and templates in seconds.

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Core Formula

1 pound (lb) = 0.453592 kg

Use 1 decimal (22.7 kg) for quick decisions like airline counters. Use 2 decimals (22.68 kg) for fitness, shipping, or medical notes.

Economy luggage limit

50 lb

22.68 kg

Max checked bag on many airlines

70 lb

31.75 kg

Common bodyweight

150 lb

68.04 kg

Heavy lifter / bulk shipping

200 lb

90.72 kg

Strongman benchmark

300 lb

136.08 kg

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Fitness Gym 5-200

Pounds to Kilograms Conversion Chart

Range: 5-200 lbs • 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg

Pounds (lb)Kilograms (kg)
Decimal
52.27
104.54
156.80
209.07
2511.34
3013.61
3515.88
4018.14
4520.41
5022.68
5524.95
6027.22
6529.48
7031.75
7534.02
8036.29
8538.56
9040.82
9543.09
10045.36
10547.63
11049.90
11552.16
12054.43
12556.70
13058.97
13561.23
14063.50
14565.77
15068.04
15570.31
16072.57
16574.84
17077.11
17579.38
18081.65
18583.91
19086.18
19588.45
20090.72

Formula: kilograms = pounds × 0.45359237

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File Details

Rows

40

Range

5-200

PDF FILE SIZE

0KB

Quality

300 DPI

Pounds vs Kilograms — Quick Context

A clear side-by-side so US users can confidently read metric numbers without guessing or googling mid-task.

Imperial (US)

  • • Most US scales default to lb and gym plates are labeled in lb.
  • • 45 lb Olympic bar = 20.4 kg (never exactly 20 kg!)
  • • Airlines still print both: 50 lb / 23 kg on tickets.
  • • USPS/UPS invoices expect kg for international legs.

Metric (Global)

  • • Science, medicine, and international trade use kg exclusively.
  • • Gym equipment sold globally often lists kg first.
  • • Air freight rates, customs forms, and couriers quote in kg.
  • • Mental math trick: divide pounds by 2, subtract 10% to approximate kg.

Built for Real-World Scenarios

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

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Gym & Bodyweight

Convert plates and dumbbells to kg. Track progress in a global format for coaches or apps.

Tip: Use 2-decimal precision for PR logging; fractions help spot rounding errors.

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Airline Luggage

Stay under 23 kg (50 lb) or 32 kg (70 lb) thresholds before check-in.

Tip: Set range 10-70 lb with 0.5 lb steps to see risky edge values.

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Shipping & E‑commerce

Print labels with kg to avoid re-weigh fees on international packages.

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

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Pets & Family Health

Vets often note kg. Convert home-scale readings instantly without guessing.

Tip: Body tracking preset shows both decimals and fractions for small changes.

Tips to Stay Accurate

Practical guidance for the scenarios people search for most.

Scale & rounding

  • Home scales fluctuate ±0.2 lb. Use 2 decimals for kg to reduce error.
  • Round up for shipping/airlines to avoid surcharges.

Printing & paper

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

Avoid mistakes

  • Do not assume 1 lb = 0.5 kg (it’s 10% off).
  • Re-weigh near limits (49.8 lb) because scales drift with placement.

FAQs

Concise answers to the most common lbs → kg questions.

How accurate is the pounds to kg formula?

It uses the international standard: 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg. You can round to 1 or 2 decimals in the chart depending on context (airlines vs. fitness).

Is 1 pound the same as 0.5 kg?

No. 0.5 kg is 10% heavier. Using 0.5 kg would make 100 lb look like 50 kg, but it is actually 45.36 kg. The chart prevents that error.

What range should I pick for airlines?

Use the Air Travel preset: 10-70 lb with 0.5 or 1 lb steps. It highlights key limits: 50 lb (23 kg) and 70 lb (32 kg).

Can I share my configuration?

Yes. Click Save Config to copy a URL with your exact range, decimals, and template. Send it to teammates or clients.

Will this print correctly on Letter paper?

Yes. Choose Letter or A4 in the panel. The preview mirrors the exported PDF/PNG so you can see spacing before printing.

Do fractions matter for kg?

Fractions help sanity-check numbers when you’re used to imperial plates. We round to the nearest 1/8 kg for quick mental cross-checks.