How many pounds are in a kilogram?

One kilogram is about 2.20462 pounds.

How do I convert kg to stone and pounds?

Convert to pounds, then divide by 14. 70 kg is 154.3 lb, which is 11 stone 0.3 lb.

Is a US ton the same as a metric tonne?

No. A metric tonne is 1,000 kg. A US short ton is 2,000 lb, about 907 kg.

Is weight the same as mass?

Strictly, no. Mass is the amount of matter, and weight is the force of gravity on it. In everyday use the units are treated as interchangeable on Earth.

Weight Converter

Convert kilograms, grams, pounds, ounces, stone and tonnes.

Updated September 19, 2026Checked by the editorial team

Value

From

Kilograms to Pounds

2.204623 lb

1 kg = 2.204623 lb

Decimal places

Show 1 kg in every unit

Unit	Value
Milligrams	1,000,000 mg
Grams	1,000 g
Metric tonnes	0.001 t
Ounces	35.273962 oz
Pounds	2.204623 lb
Stone	0.157473 st
US tons	0.001102 ton

Convert between metric and imperial weights in either direction: kilograms to pounds, ounces to grams, stone to kilograms and more. Enter a value, pick the two units and read the result.

The tool treats these as units of mass, which is what scales and packaging labels mean by weight in everyday use.

How weight converter works

Values pass through kilograms: the pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg and the ounce as one sixteenth of a pound. The tool multiplies by the source unit's factor and divides by the target's.

Ton is ambiguous. This converter lists the metric tonne (1,000 kg) and the US short ton (2,000 lb, or 907.18474 kg) separately, so you can see which one you are using.

The formula

1 lb = 0.45359237 kg  (exact)
kg → lb: multiply by 2.2046226
lb → kg: multiply by 0.45359237
1 oz = 28.349523 g   ·   1 stone = 14 lb = 6.350293 kg

Worked example: baby weight and a baking recipe

A newborn of 3.4 kg weighs 3.4 × 2.2046 = 7.5 lb, which is 7 lb 8 oz.

A recipe calling for 8 oz of butter needs 8 × 28.3495 = 226.8 g.

Quick reference

From	To
1 kilogram	2.20462 pounds
1 pound	0.453592 kg (16 oz)
1 ounce	28.3495 g
1 stone	14 lb (6.35029 kg)
1 metric tonne	1,000 kg (2,204.62 lb)
1 US ton	2,000 lb (907.185 kg)

When to use this converter

Converting body weight, luggage limits and shipping weights.
Scaling recipes between metric and US units.
Reading packaging and product specs from other countries.

Common mistakes to avoid

Using 2.2 as the factor for everything. It is close for body weight but drifts on large values.
Confusing the metric tonne with the US ton. They differ by about 10%.
Converting fluid ounces as if they were weight ounces. Fluid ounces measure volume.

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in a kilogram?: One kilogram is about 2.20462 pounds.
How do I convert kg to stone and pounds?: Convert to pounds, then divide by 14. 70 kg is 154.3 lb, which is 11 stone 0.3 lb.
Is a US ton the same as a metric tonne?: No. A metric tonne is 1,000 kg. A US short ton is 2,000 lb, about 907 kg.
Is weight the same as mass?: Strictly, no. Mass is the amount of matter, and weight is the force of gravity on it. In everyday use the units are treated as interchangeable on Earth.

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