Convert Kilogram to Pound [Metric] - Free Calculator
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How to Convert Kilogram to Pound [Metric]
Use this free online calculator to convert Kilogram to Pound [Metric] instantly. This metric weight conversions conversion tool provides accurate results for all your measurement needs.
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Kilogram to Pound [Metric] Conversion Formula
To convert Kilogram to Pound [Metric], multiply by 2.0000.
To convert Pound [Metric] back to Kilogram, divide by 2.0000 (or multiply by 0.500000).
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About Kilogram
The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the SI and MKS versions of the metric system. The kilogram is defined as the mass of the standard kilogram, a platinum-iridium bar in the custody of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) near Paris, France. Copies of this bar are kept by the standards agencies of all the major industrial nations, including the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). One kilogram equals exactly 1000 grams, or about 2.204 622 6 pounds. By design, this is approximately the mass of a liter of water.
About Pound [Metric]
The metric pound is a unit of mass equal to 500 grams or 0.5 kilograms. It was historically used in some metric countries as an approximation of the imperial pound for ease of conversion.
Kilogram to Pound [Metric] Conversion Table
| Kilogram | Pound [Metric] | Pound [Metric] | Kilogram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.200000 | 0.1 | 0.050000 |
| 0.5 | 1.0000 | 0.5 | 0.250000 |
| 1 | 2.0000 | 1 | 0.500000 |
| 2 | 4.0000 | 2 | 1.0000 |
| 5 | 10.0000 | 5 | 2.5000 |
| 10 | 20.0000 | 10 | 5.0000 |
| 20 | 40.0000 | 20 | 10.0000 |
| 25 | 50.0000 | 25 | 12.5000 |
| 50 | 100.0000 | 50 | 25.0000 |
| 100 | 200.0000 | 100 | 50.0000 |
| 250 | 500.0000 | 250 | 125.0000 |
| 500 | 1000.00 | 500 | 250.0000 |
| 1000 | 2000.00 | 1000 | 500.0000 |
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