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1 lb to kg is our article about the 1 pound to kg conversion.
When we write 1 pound to kilos, or use an analogous term, we mean the unit international avoirdupois pound; for 1 lb into kg in ancient units of mass please study the last section.
Read on to learn everything about the conversion, and check out our app with the result.
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How to Convert 1 Lb to Kg?
To convert 1 lb to kg multiply the mass in pounds by 0.45359237.
The 1 lb in kg formula is [kg] = [1] * 0.45359237.
Thus, for 1 pound in kilos we get:
1 pound = 0.454 kg
1 pound is 0.454 kilograms
Here you can convert 1 kg to lbs.
These results for one pound in kg have been rounded to 3 decimals.
For 1 pound in kilos with higher precision use our converter at the top of this post.
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How to Converting 1 Lb to Kg
Converting 1 lb to kg is easy. Simply use our calculator above, or apply the formula to change the weight 1 lbs to kg.
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Right after the image we have a look at the 1 pound to kg conversion for historical mass-pounds.
1 Pound to Kilograms
Here we show you the weight conversion for 1 lb to kg for some pound measurements (units of mass) which are no longer in official use, except for precious metals like silver and gold which are measured in Troy ounces.
One pound to kilograms is equal to:
- 1 London pound = 0.467 kg
- 1 Merchant’s pound = 0.437 kg
- 1 Metric pound = 0.5 kg
- 1 Tower pound = 0.35 kg
- 1 Troy pound = 0.373 kg
1 pound in kg for these obsolete units has been added to make this 1 lbs in kg information more complete.
Though, historically, there had even been more definitions of pound.
Nowadays, to convert 1 pound to kg, we apply the definition of avoirdupois pound.
– Article written by Mark, last updated on March 5th, 2024