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    How many pounds does sixty kilograms equal?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    60 kilograms is equal to 132.277 pounds. You can use the methods above or an online calculator to convert between the units.
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    74.4 kilograms is how many pounds?
    Donagan
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    One kilogram equals 2.2 pounds.
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    How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
    Donagan
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    Multiply kilograms by 2.2.
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    For method #2, how would I calculate with three digit numbers?
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    Subtract the first two digits of the number and then divide it by 2. If it was four digits, you'd subtract the first three digits. If it was a five digit number, you'd subtract the first four digits, and so on.
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    What is the kilogram to pounds formula?
    Donagan
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    One kilogram equals approximately 2.2 pounds, so multiply kilograms by 2.2 to get pounds.
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    When calculating the problem in method #2, why subtract the value 4 from the 46?
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    You should subtract 4 from 46 because 4 is the first digit of 46. You have to subtract the first digit because in order to convert from pounds to kilos, you subtract the first digit of the number in pounds and then divide the answer you get by two.
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    How do I convert the per pound price to per kilogram prices?
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    One kilogram is approximately 2.21 pounds. So, to get the per kilogram price, multiply the per pound price by 2.21.
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    How do I convert inches into centimeters?
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    Multiply the number of inches by 2.54, since by there are 2.54 centimeters per inch.
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    How do I get a mathematically basic method without using the standard formula?
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    Subtract the first digit of the weight in pounds from the total number and then divide by two.
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    In method 2, where did they get the 4?
    Donagan
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    4 is the first digit of 46.
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    If a person weighs 150 lbs, how many kilograms of medication should I give that person?
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    Dosage depends completely on the medication. Consult a professional.
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    How to get the first digit?
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    Simply take the left-most digit. For example, if you are converting 245 pounds to kilograms, separate the number 245 into digits 2, 4, and 5. Now, simply take the left-most digit, which would be 2!
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    How do I convert lbs to ozs?
    Donagan
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    One pound equals 16 ounces. Multiply the number of pounds by 16.
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    How do I convert stones to kilos?
    Donagan
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    One stone equals 6.35 kilograms.
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    How would I do the conversion in one step?
    Donagan
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    If you're converting pounds to kilograms, there is only one step: multiply the number of pounds by 0.45.
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    How do I convert 2 pounds to kilograms?
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    1 lb = 0.454 kg, so multiply 2 lb by 0.454 to get the answer in kilograms => 0.908 kg. Alternatively, 1 kilogram equals 2.20 pounds, so you would divide 2 lb by 2.20 and the result is the answer.
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    What is a fast way to get an approximate conversion between pounds and kilograms?
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    One pound is very roughly 0.5 kilograms, so for a quick approximate conversion from pounds to kilograms, you would divide the number of pounds by 2. To convert from kilograms to pounds, multiply the number of kilograms by 2. This gives you a quick estimate with an error margin of about 10%.
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    How many kg is equal to 220 lbs?
    Donagan
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    220 lbs is equal to 100 kg. Divide 220 pounds by 2.2 to get 100 kilograms.
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    How much do I weigh at 83.0 kg?
    Donagan
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    You weigh 83.0 kg. If you want the weight measured in pounds, multiply kg by 2.2.
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    How do I convert 1 1/2 kilo to pounds?
    Donagan
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    1 kilogram equals 2.2 pounds. (1½)(2.2) = 3.3. 1½ kilos equal 3.3 pounds.
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    33 pounds equal how many kilograms?
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    Multiply 33 by 2.2.
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