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Pounds to kilograms conversion: Divide the value in pounds by 2.20462 to get the equivalent in kilograms.
A pound (symbol: lb) is a unit of mass used in the Imperial and US customary measurement systems. One pound is equal to 16 ounces or approximately 453.592 grams. The pound has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was used as a unit of weight. The word "pound" comes from the Latin word "libra," which was a unit of weight used by the Romans. The pound was later standardized as part of the Imperial system in the 19th century. Pounds are commonly used in the United States and other countries that utilize the Imperial system to measure mass. They are often used to measure body weight, food products, and other items. In cooking and baking, pounds are used to measure ingredients. In retail, pounds are used to weigh products like packaged foods and liquids. A kilogram (symbol: kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). One kilogram is defined as the mass of the International Prototype of the Kilogram (IPK), a platinum-iridium alloy cylinder stored in Sèvres, France. It is equivalent to 1,000 grams. The kilogram was introduced in 1795 as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. It was initially defined as the mass of one liter of water. In 1889, the definition was refined to be based on the International Prototype of the Kilogram (IPK). Kilograms are widely used around the world for measuring mass in various contexts, from everyday life to scientific research. In cooking and baking, kilograms are used to measure ingredients accurately. In science and engineering, kilograms are used to measure the mass of objects and substances. Kilograms are also commonly used in retail and commerce to weigh products. To convert from pounds to kilograms, you can use the following formula: Pounds to kilograms: ( \text{kg} = \text{lb} \times 0.453592 ) Convert Pounds to Kilograms: Use the formula: ( \text{kg} = \text{lb} \times 0.453592 ) Calculation: ( 3 \times 0.453592 = 1.360776 ) kg Example 1: If you have a package that weighs 4 pounds, convert it to kilograms using the formula (4 lb (\times) 0.453592 = 1.814368 kg). Example 2: For a recipe that requires 7 pounds of an ingredient, convert to kilograms using the formula (7 lb (\times) 0.453592 = 3.175144 kg).Pounds to kg Conversion
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4 kilograms is equal to approximately 8.818 pounds. To convert kg to pounds, multiply the value by 2.20462.