Kitchen conversion
pounds to kg
Quick answer
1 lb = 0.4536 kg.
Pound → Kilogram
Result
0.4536 kg
1 lb → Kilogram
1 lb = 0.4536 kg. Use the calculator below to change the amount, switch units, or convert a full recipe list while cooking.
This is a direct weight conversion using standard US kitchen units — no ingredient needed.
Tip: for baking, weighing in grams is more consistent than cups. Convert once, then scale the recipe up or down without re-measuring every spoon.
FAQ
Pounds To Kg?
1 lb = 0.4536 kg.
Is this lb to kg conversion exact?
Yes for pure weight units using standard US kitchen measures.
US cup or metric cup?
This site uses the US legal cup (240ml-class cooking cup ≈ 236.588 ml) common in American recipes.