Kilograms to Pounds and Ounces Converter
Convert kilograms into whole pounds plus ounces, the format used on US scales, parcel labels and baby records.
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Splitting kilograms into pounds and ounces
Some scales and forms want pounds and ounces rather than a decimal pound value. The method is: convert to decimal pounds, take the whole pounds, then multiply the fraction by 16 to get ounces.
| Step | Operation | Example: 3.75 kg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | lb = kg x 2.2046226218 | 3.75 x 2.2046226218 = 8.26733 lb |
| 2 | whole pounds = floor(lb) | floor(8.26733) = 8 lb |
| 3 | ounces = (lb - whole) x 16 | (8.26733 - 8) x 16 = 4.28 oz |
| 4 | round the ounces | 8 lb 4.3 oz |
Chart: kilograms to pounds and ounces
| Kilograms | Pounds and ounces |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kg | 1 lb 1.6 oz |
| 1 kg | 2 lb 3.3 oz |
| 1.5 kg | 3 lb 4.9 oz |
| 2 kg | 4 lb 6.5 oz |
| 2.5 kg | 5 lb 8.2 oz |
| 3 kg | 6 lb 9.8 oz |
| 3.5 kg | 7 lb 11.5 oz |
| 4 kg | 8 lb 13.1 oz |
| 5 kg | 11 lb 0.4 oz |
| 6 kg | 13 lb 3.6 oz |
| 7 kg | 15 lb 6.9 oz |
| 8 kg | 17 lb 10.2 oz |
| 9 kg | 19 lb 13.5 oz |
| 10 kg | 22 lb 0.7 oz |
Ounces here are weight, not volume
The ounce in this table is the avoirdupois ounce, exactly 28.349523125 grams. A fluid ounce measures volume and equals 29.5735 mL in the US. They share a name and nothing else, so never substitute one for the other in a recipe that switches between weight and volume.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert 5 kg to pounds and ounces?
5 kg is 11.0231 lb, which splits into 11 lb 0.4 oz.
Is an ounce of weight the same as a fluid ounce?
No. A weight ounce is 28.3495 g; a US fluid ounce is 29.5735 mL of volume.
Why round the ounces last?
Rounding to whole pounds first discards up to half an ounce, and the error doubles if you convert back again.
