Weight Converter (Lbs/Kg)
Easily convert between Imperial (Lbs) and Metric (Kg) systems.
Weight Converter
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1kg is about 2.2 lbs
US uses Pounds (lb), most others use Kilograms (kg).
Essential for gym plates or shipping weights.
Why use two weight units?
The Imperial System (lbs) is mainly used in the US, while the Metric System (kg) is the standard worldwide including Korea.
- 1 Kilogram (kg) = 2.20462 Pounds (lbs)
- 1 Pound (lb) = 0.453592 Kilograms (kg)
Gym Plate Weights (Common Conversions)
You will often encounter pound plates in overseas gyms or CrossFit boxes.
Olympic Barbell (Empty)
20 kg ≈ 44.1 lbs (Usually counted as 45lbs in US)
1 Plate (Blue)
20 kg ≈ 44 lbs / 45 lbs ≈ 20.4 kg