Pounds to Kilograms Converter
Butcher counters and holiday turkeys still print pounds while your kitchen scale or European recipe lists kilograms. Enter either unit and get the other — handy for comparing USDA pack sizes to metric meal plans.
1 lb ≈ 0.454 kg · 1 kg ≈ 2.205 lb
Quick amounts
Smaller weights? Use the ounces to grams converter (16 oz = 1 lb).
When pounds vs kilograms matter
A 12 lb turkey is about 5.4 kg — useful when your roasting chart is metric but the store label is imperial. The same goes for buying ground beef in 2 lb packs while a batch chili recipe lists 1 kg total meat.
Planning the bird? Cross-check with the turkey size calculator after you convert weights.
Pounds to kilograms chart
| Amount | Lb | Kg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pound | 1 | 0.454 |
| 2 pounds | 2 | 0.907 |
| 2.2 lb (≈1 kg common rule) | 2.205 | 1 |
| 5 pounds | 5 | 2.27 |
| 10 pounds | 10 | 4.54 |
| 1 kilogram | 2.205 | 1 |
| 2 kilograms | 4.41 | 2 |
| 5 kilograms | 11.02 | 5 |
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FAQ
- How many kg in a pound?
- One US avoirdupois pound equals 0.453592 kilograms — round to 0.454 kg for shopping and meal prep. The mental shortcut “half a kilo per pound” is close for small amounts but drifts past 2–3 lb.
- Is 1 kg equal to 2.2 pounds?
- Yes, approximately. One kilogram is 2.20462 pounds. Recipes and butchers often round to 2.2 lb per kg, which is why you see “2.2 lb ≈ 1 kg” on packaging charts.
- Which pound does this use?
- The international avoirdupois pound used in the United States for meat, produce, and everyday weight — the same pound that contains 16 ounces.
- When should I use ounces instead?
- For spices, butter sticks, or pasta portions under about a pound, ounces and grams are easier to read. Use the ounces to grams converter for those smaller amounts.
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