Weight Converter 2025

Kg to Lbs - Pounds to Kilograms Converter

⚖️ Universal Weight Converter

12 Weight Units - Metric & Imperial systems

Real-time Conversion - All units update instantly

Weight Context - See what weight means

Quick Presets - Common weight values

👤 Average Adult

Typical adult weight

70.00 kg

154.32 lbs

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Weight Info & Presets

Current Weight

70.00 kg

154.32 lbs

11.02 st

Quick Conversions

Kilograms:70.00 kg
Pounds:154.32 lbs
Grams:70000 g
Ounces:2469.18 oz

Conversion Formulas

kg → lbs: kg × 2.20462
lbs → kg: lbs ÷ 2.20462
kg → stone: kg × 0.157473
lbs → oz: lbs × 16

Quick Weight Presets

Weight Conversion Table

Kilograms (kg)Pounds (lbs)Stone (st)Ounces (oz)
1 kg2.20 lbs0.16 st35.3 oz
5 kg11.02 lbs0.79 st176.4 oz
10 kg22.05 lbs1.57 st352.7 oz
20 kg44.09 lbs3.15 st705.5 oz
50 kg110.23 lbs7.87 st1763.7 oz
70 kg154.32 lbs11.02 st2469.2 oz
100 kg220.46 lbs15.75 st3527.4 oz
150 kg330.69 lbs23.62 st5291.1 oz

What is Weight Conversion?

Weight conversion transforms mass measurements between metric (kilograms, grams) and imperial (pounds, ounces, stone) systems. Essential for travel, cooking, fitness, and international commerce.

Our converter supports 12 weight units including kilograms, pounds, ounces, stone, tons, and more. Get real-time conversion across all units, weight context, and conversion formulas. Perfect for body weight tracking, cooking, shipping, and daily use.

How to Use

  1. 1Enter weight value in any unit field
  2. 2All other units update automatically in real-time
  3. 3See weight context (newborn, adult, heavy, etc.)
  4. 4Use quick presets for common weights
  5. 5Copy results or view conversion formulas

Weight Conversion Formulas

Kilograms ⇄ Pounds

kg to lbs:

lbs = kg × 2.20462

Example: 70 kg = 70 × 2.20462 = 154.32 lbs

lbs to kg:

kg = lbs ÷ 2.20462

Example: 154 lbs = 154 ÷ 2.20462 = 69.85 kg

Other Conversions

kg to stone:

stone = kg × 0.157473

Example: 70 kg = 70 × 0.157 = 11.02 stone

lbs to oz:

oz = lbs × 16

Example: 10 lbs = 10 × 16 = 160 oz

Kg to Lbs Conversion Table

Kilograms (kg)Pounds (lbs)StoneOunces (oz)
1 kg2.2 lbs0.16 st35.27 oz
5 kg11.02 lbs0.79 st176.37 oz
10 kg22.05 lbs1.57 st352.74 oz
20 kg44.09 lbs3.15 st705.48 oz
50 kg110.23 lbs7.87 st1763.7 oz
70 kg154.32 lbs11.02 st2469.2 oz
100 kg220.46 lbs15.75 st3527.4 oz
150 kg330.69 lbs23.62 st5291.1 oz

Weight Units Explained

⚖️ Metric System

Milligram (mg): 1/1000 of a gram
Gram (g): Base unit for small weights
Kilogram (kg): 1000 grams (SI base unit)
Metric Ton (t): 1000 kilograms

🌍 Used worldwide except US, Liberia, Myanmar

🇺🇸 Imperial System

Ounce (oz): 1/16 of a pound
Pound (lb): 16 ounces
Stone (st): 14 pounds (UK only)
Ton: 2000 lbs (US) or 2240 lbs (UK)

🇺🇸 Primarily used in United States

📊 Quick Facts

1 kg = 2.20462 lbs
1 lb = 0.453592 kg
1 stone = 6.35029 kg
1 kg = 35.274 oz

💡 Memorize: 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs for quick conversion

Common Weight Scenarios

👤 Human Body Weight

  • Newborn baby: 2.5-4 kg (5.5-8.8 lbs)
  • 1 year old: 9-11 kg (20-24 lbs)
  • 5 year old: 18-21 kg (40-46 lbs)
  • 10 year old: 32-40 kg (70-88 lbs)
  • Adult male: 70-85 kg (154-187 lbs)
  • Adult female: 60-75 kg (132-165 lbs)

✈️ Luggage Weight Limits

  • Cabin baggage: 7-10 kg (15-22 lbs)
  • Check-in (economy): 20-23 kg (44-50 lbs)
  • Check-in (business): 30-32 kg (66-70 lbs)
  • Overweight fee: Charged per kg over limit
  • US domestic: Usually 50 lbs (22.7 kg) max
  • International: Usually 23 kg (50 lbs) max

🍳 Cooking Measurements

  • 1 cup flour: ~125 g (4.4 oz)
  • 1 cup sugar: ~200 g (7 oz)
  • 1 cup butter: ~227 g (8 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon: ~15 g (0.5 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon: ~5 g (0.18 oz)
  • Medium egg: ~50 g (1.8 oz)

🏋️ Gym Weights

  • Olympic barbell: 20 kg (44 lbs)
  • Standard plate: 20 kg (44 lbs)
  • Light dumbbell: 2-5 kg (4-11 lbs)
  • Medium dumbbell: 10-15 kg (22-33 lbs)
  • Heavy dumbbell: 20-30 kg (44-66 lbs)
  • Kettlebell: 8-32 kg (18-70 lbs)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many pounds are in a kilogram?

1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds. For quick mental math, remember 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs.

Conversion Examples:

10 kg = 22.05 lbs
50 kg = 110.23 lbs
70 kg = 154.32 lbs
100 kg = 220.46 lbs

2. What is a stone in weight measurement?

A stone (st) is a unit of weight equal to 14 pounds (6.35029 kg). It's primarily used in the UK and Ireland for measuring human body weight.

Stone Conversions:

  • 1 stone = 14 pounds = 6.35 kg
  • 10 stone = 140 lbs = 63.5 kg
  • 12 stone = 168 lbs = 76.2 kg
  • 15 stone = 210 lbs = 95.3 kg

3. Why does the US use pounds instead of kilograms?

The US uses pounds because it retained the imperial system when most countries switched to metric in the 1960s-70s. The UK uses a mix of both systems.

Weight Systems by Region:

Metric (kg): Most of the world (195+ countries)
Imperial (lbs): United States, Liberia, Myanmar
Mixed (stone/kg): UK, Ireland (body weight in stone, official in kg)