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How many pounds are in a kilogram?

2.20462

Background

One kilogram equals about 2.20462 pounds. The pound is mainly used in the United States today. A 100 gram chocolate bar weighs about 0.22 pounds. In Germany, the word pound actually means exactly 500 grams.

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