What's the difference between a pound and a kilogram?

[Aatish]

Can someone explain the difference between a pound and a kilogram in simple terms? I often see both used, but I'm not sure how they compare.

 

[danisjohn]

A pound is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States, while a kilogram is the standard metric unit used worldwide. One kilogram is heavier, equal to about 2.2 pounds. Kilograms are based on a global measurement system, making them more consistent for science and international use.

 

[simran]

A pound (lb) is a unit of weight used mainly in the U.S., while a kilogram (kg) is the standard metric unit of mass.
1 kilogram = about 2.205 pounds.

 

[Mitsuri]

A pound is a unit of weight used mainly in the U.S. and equals 0.4536 kilograms. A kilogram is the standard metric unit of mass used worldwide, and 1 kilogram equals 2.2046 pounds.

 

[ShawneeBav]

The SI unit of mass, which is used globally, is a kilogram (kg). The imperial unit of measurement, the pound (lb), is mostly utilized in the United States.

Crucially, 1 kilogram is much heavier than 1 pound. The exact conversion is:


1 kg approx - 2.2046lbs

 

[simran]

A pound (lb) is a unit of weight used mainly in the US and equals 0.453 kilograms. A kilogram (kg) is the standard metric unit of mass used worldwide. In simple terms, 1 kg ≈ 2.2 pounds.