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.
How to convert Kilograms to Pounds. 1 kilogram (kg) is equal to 2.20462262185 pounds (lbs). 1 kg = 2.20462262185 lb. The mass m in pounds (lb) is equal to the mass m in kilograms (kg) divided by 0.45359237: m(lb) = m(kg) / 0.45359237. Example. Convert 5kg to pounds: m(lb) = 5 kg / 0.45359237 = 11.023 lb.