Definition of hook written for English Language Learners from the Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and count/noncount noun labels.
The conversion factor from pounds to kilograms is 0.45359237. If the conversion is for the Troy weight (used for precious metals, gold, gemstones etc), the conversion factor is 0.3732417216. To find out how many kilograms in a pound, multiply the conversion factor by the value of pound or simply use the converter below.
What is the kilograms to pounds conversion? There are approximately 2.205 pounds in a kilogram, so the conversion calculation to get the number of pounds is the amount of kilograms multiplied by 2.205. When expressed in pounds and ounces, 1 kilogram is equal to 2 pounds and 3.27 ounces.