Weight Converter: kg to Pounds, Ounces & Stones
Enter kilograms to see pounds, ounces and stones — or enter pounds to convert back. Both directions update instantly as you type.
Kilograms → Pounds
Pounds → Kilograms
Example: 70 kg = 154.32 lb — a very common body-weight conversion between metric and US scales.
Conversion Formulas
ounces = pounds × 16 · stones = pounds ÷ 14
The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the metric system. The international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, which is why 1 kg works out to 2.20462 lb. One stone is exactly 14 pounds, and one pound is exactly 16 ounces.
Kilograms to Pounds Conversion Table
| Kilograms | Pounds | Stones |
|---|---|---|
| 40 kg | 88.18 lb | 6.30 st |
| 45 kg | 99.21 lb | 7.09 st |
| 50 kg | 110.23 lb | 7.87 st |
| 55 kg | 121.25 lb | 8.66 st |
| 60 kg | 132.28 lb | 9.45 st |
| 65 kg | 143.30 lb | 10.24 st |
| 70 kg | 154.32 lb | 11.02 st |
| 75 kg | 165.35 lb | 11.81 st |
| 80 kg | 176.37 lb | 12.60 st |
| 85 kg | 187.39 lb | 13.39 st |
| 90 kg | 198.42 lb | 14.17 st |
| 95 kg | 209.44 lb | 14.96 st |
| 100 kg | 220.46 lb | 15.75 st |
About Pounds, Stones and Ounces
The United States measures body weight and most everyday items in pounds and ounces. The United Kingdom officially uses kilograms, but many people still describe body weight in stones and pounds — for example, "11 stone 4" means 11 × 14 + 4 = 158 lb. This converter shows both the plain stone value and the familiar stones-plus-pounds format so either style is easy to read.
For a quick mental estimate, double the kilograms and add a tenth: 70 kg → 140 + 14 = 154 lb, very close to the exact 154.32 lb.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
One kilogram equals 2.20462 pounds. To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.20462. For example, 70 kg × 2.20462 = 154.32 lb.
How heavy is 70 kg in pounds?
70 kg is 154.32 pounds, which is also 11 stone 0.3 lb in the stones-and-pounds format used in the UK.
What is a stone in pounds?
One stone equals exactly 14 pounds (about 6.35 kg). Stones are commonly used for body weight in the United Kingdom and Ireland, usually written as stones plus remaining pounds, such as 11 st 4 lb.
How do I convert pounds back to kilograms?
Divide the pounds by 2.20462, or multiply by 0.453592. For example, 200 lb ÷ 2.20462 = 90.72 kg.
How many ounces are in a kilogram?
One kilogram is 35.27 ounces. A pound contains 16 ounces, so multiply kilograms by 2.20462 to get pounds, then by 16 to get ounces.