What is kilogram?

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. It is used globally as the standard for measuring weight and mass in science, industry, trade, and everyday life.

What is pound?

A pound is a unit of mass in imperial and US customary systems equal to 16 ounces. It is widely used in the United States for body weight, grocery shopping, and general weight measurement.

Worked examples

1 kilogram = 2.20462262 pound

1 pound = 0.45359237 kilogram