Question

\[1kg\] is equal to how many pounds?

Answer 1

Hint: Recall the standard units used in the measurement of mass. We can figure out the unknown unit required by relating the known standards. We will then straight away write the conversion factor for kilograms and pounds, since not much calculation is required.

Complete step by step answer:
We know that kg is the short form for kilograms. Both kilograms and pounds are a unit of mass. They are used in measuring the mass of objects. Talking about the difference between them would be on the basis of their use.
Kilogram is a base unit of mass in the MKS system (metre-kilogram-second). We can denote it by ‘$kg$’. Kilogram is a universally accepted unit for measuring mass. In International system of units also called the SI unit, kilogram is the base unit of mass. It’s use is quite versatile. It is used in all fields in some or the other way and not to mention in our daily lives especially.
We can consider examples as \[10kg\] of rice, \[5kg\] of wheat, etc.
We have another unit, Pound, which is the base unit of mass in the FPS system (foot-pound-second). Pound is denoted by ‘\[lb\]’. It is not that widely used or has a localised use. It can also be equated to 16 ounces.
We can consider examples as - a man weighing 190 pounds, etc.
According to the given question, we have to find how many pounds are there in \[1kg\]
We require a prerequisite knowledge of the basic units of masses that are used in everyday life like grams, kilograms, pounds, ounces, milligrams.
\[\begin{align}
  & 1kg=1000g \\
 & 1g=1000mg \\
 & 1pound=16ounces \\
 & 1ounce=28.35g \\
 & 1kg=2.205pounds
\end{align}\]

Note: While writing one unit in terms of another, carefully carry out the required calculation. Also, always keep in mind some of the commonly used units which will be useful in our everyday life as well.
Therefore, \[1kg=2.205pounds\].