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.
One pound is equal to 0.45359 kilograms. Therefore, the weight in pounds must be multiplied by 0.45359 to convert the weight to kilograms. For example, to convert 75 pounds to kilograms, multiply 75 by 0.45359. The result is 34.019 kilograms. Divide weight in ounces by 35.274.