Conversion formula
The conversion factor from pounds to kilograms is 0.45359237, which means that 1 pound is equal to 0.45359237 kilograms:
Alternative conversion
We can also convert by utilizing the inverse value of the conversion factor. In this case 1 kilogram is equal to 0.036743710364146 × 60 pounds.
Approximate result
For practical purposes we can round our final result to an approximate numerical value. We can say that sixty pounds is approximately twenty-seven point two one six kilograms:
Conversion table
For quick reference purposes, below is the conversion table you can use to convert from pounds to kilograms
Conversion units
The units involved in this conversion are pounds and kilograms. This is how they are defined:
How much is 1 lb in kilograms?
lbs or kg. The SI base unit for mass is the kilogram. 1 lbs is equal to 0.45359237 kilogram. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between pounds and kilograms. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!
What is the pound?
The pound (abbreviation: lb) is a unit of mass or weight in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. Its size can vary from system to system. The most commonly used pound today is the international avoirdupois pound.
How to calculate 60 pounds in kilograms?
To calculate 60 Pounds to the corresponding value in Kilograms, multiply the quantity in Pounds by 0.45359237 (conversion factor). In this case we should multiply 60 Pounds by 0.45359237 to get the equivalent result in Kilograms:
What is the pound of mass?
The pound or pound-mass (abbreviations: lb, lbm, lbm, ℔) is a unit of mass with several definitions. Nowadays, the most common is the international avoirdupois pound which is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. A pound is equal to 16 ounces.
FAQs on kilograms to pounds
To transform 60 kilograms into pounds, you just need to multiply the quantity in kilograms by the conversion factor, 2.204622622.
Definition of kilogram
The kilogram (kg) is the SI unit of mass. It is equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram. This prototype is a platinum-iridium international prototype kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. One kg is approximately equal to 2.20462262184878 pounds.
Definition of pound
One pound, the international avoirdupois pound, is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Kilogram to lbs formula
To calculate a kilogram value to the corresponding value in pound, just multiply the quantity in kilogram by 2.20462262184878 (the conversion factor).