Pound

lb

Imperial unit of mass

About Pound (lb)

The avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms by international agreement since 1959. It is the everyday mass unit in the United States for body weight, food packaging, and shipping. The abbreviation 'lb' comes from the Latin 'libra pondo,' meaning a pound by weight.

Category
Weight & Mass
Symbol
lb
Also known as
pounds lbs lb
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CONVERT TO

Kilogram kg Gram g Milligram mg Microgram µg Metric Ton t Ounce oz Stone st Short Ton ton Long Ton long tn Carat ct Grain gr Troy Ounce oz t Slug slug

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pound (lb)?

Imperial unit of mass

How many Kilogram (kg) are in one Pound (lb)?

One Pound (lb) equals 0.453592 Kilogram (kg).

How many Ounce (oz) are in one Pound (lb)?

One Pound (lb) equals 16 Ounce (oz).

How many Gram (g) are in one Pound (lb)?

One Pound (lb) equals 453.5924 Gram (g).

How do I convert Pound to Kilogram?

To convert Pound to Kilogram, multiply the value by 0.453592 (1 lb = 0.453592 kg).