To convert pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kg), you use the following well-known conversion factor:
1pound=0.453592kilograms
This means that for every 1 pound, it is equivalent to 0.453592 kilograms.
Set Up the Conversion:
You want to convert 165 pounds to kilograms, so you multiply the number of pounds by the conversion factor. Here’s the equation:
165pounds×0.453592poundkg=74.84268kg
Now, we multiply 165 by 0.453592:
165×0.453592=74.84268
The result we get is 74.84268 kilograms. In most practical cases, we round this to two decimal places:
=74.84kg
Final Answer:
So, 165 pounds is approximately 74.84 kilograms.
This process involves multiplying the number of pounds by the precise conversion factor to get the equivalent weight in kilograms.