Difference Between Pound And Kilogram

A pound (lb) is a unit of weight used in the United States and other countries that use the Imperial system, while a kilogram (kg) is a unit of weight used in most other countries and is the standard unit of measurement for weight in the metric system.

 One kilogram is equal to 2.2046 pounds. And a pound is equal to 0.4535 kilograms.

The difference between pounds and kilograms in everyday language is relatively straightforward. Both pounds and kilograms serve as units for measuring weight or mass. The pound belongs to the imperial system and pertains to mass or weight. Meanwhile, following the adoption of the SI system in 1959, the kilogram became the standard unit for measuring weight.

The technical aspects of these terms introduce complexity, making it challenging to differentiate between the two units. A kilogram (kg) is 2.2 times heavier than a pound (lbs). Consequently, one kilogram of mass is equivalent to 2.26 pounds.

Difference Between Pound and Kilogram

Feature	Pound	Kilogram
Unit system	Imperial	Metric
Abbreviation	lb	kg
Conversion factor	1 lb = 0.45359237 kg	1 kg = 2.20462262185 lb
Common use	United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia	Rest of the world
Typical uses	Everyday measurements, such as weight	Scientific and technical purposes