To convert kilograms (kg) to pounds (lbs), you use the following conversion factor:
1kg=2.20462lbs
Why this Conversion Factor?
The pound is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and some other countries, while the kilogram is the standard unit of mass in the metric system. This conversion factor is based on the relationship between these two units, established by the International System of Units (SI).
Step-by-Step Conversion:
To convert kilograms to pounds, you multiply the weight in kilograms by the conversion factor 2.20462.
For example, if you have 1 kilogram:
1kg×2.20462kglbs=2.20462lbs
Example with 5 kg:
If you want to convert 5 kg to pounds, you do the following:
5kg×2.20462=11.0231lbs
Summary:
- 1 kg = 2.20462 lbs
- 5 kg = 11.0231 lbs
- 10 kg = 22.0462 lbs
- 100 kg = 220.462 lbs
This conversion factor helps in situations where you may need to switch between the metric system (kilograms) and the imperial system (pounds), such as for weight measurements in different countries.
