Pounds (lbs)
Weight · Imperial
Main conversion
1 lbs = 0.45359 kg (0.0045359 q)
Description and history
The avoirdupois pound (symbol lbs) is the weight unit of the Imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 0.45359 kilograms.
In the United States and United Kingdom it expresses seeding rates (lb/ac), fertilizer rates and harvest weights. Sixteen ounces make one pound.
Reference conversions
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| Kilograms (kg) | 1 lbs = 0.45359 kg |
| Grams (g) | 1 lbs = 453.59 g |
| Quintals (q) | 1 lbs = 0.0045359 q |
| Tonnes (t) | 1 lbs = 0.00045359 t |
