Weight Conversion Guide: Pounds to Kilograms Made Simple
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Converting between different weight units is essential for fitness tracking, cooking, shipping, and many other activities. Here's a simple guide to weight conversions:
Metric to Imperial
- 1 gram (g) = 0.035 ounces (oz)
- 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.205 pounds (lb)
- 1 metric ton (t) = 2,205 pounds (lb)
Imperial to Metric
- 1 ounce (oz) = 28.35 grams (g)
- 1 pound (lb) = 453.6 grams (g)
- 1 pound (lb) = 0.454 kilograms (kg)
- 1 stone (st) = 6.35 kilograms (kg)
- 1 ton (US) = 907.2 kilograms (kg)
For quick estimates, remember that 1 kg is a bit more than 2 pounds, and 1 pound is slightly less than half a kilogram.
