How to convert pounds to kilograms?
To convert pounds to kilograms, multiply the number of pounds by 0.453592. For example:
- 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms
- 5 pounds = 2.26796 kilograms
- 10 pounds = 4.53592 kilograms
When to use pounds to kilograms conversion?
This conversion is essential in various contexts:
- Following international recipes and cooking measurements
- Understanding metric system weight measurements
- Medical dosage calculations and nutrition labeling
- International shipping and package weights
Other Conversions
Trusted Sources for Further Reading
- International System of Units (NIST) - Official standards body for measurements.
- History of the Kilometer (Encyclopædia Britannica) - Historical context.
- Advanced Unit Calculator (Wolfram Alpha) - For complex calculations.