Easy Weight Conversions
by Geethalakshmi[ Edit ] 2009-12-22 10:27:43
Conversion of weight units - Easy Weight Conversions
Follow these easy formulas to convert pounds to kilograms: Follow these easy formulas to convert pounds to kilograms:
If the weight is from 10 to 99 lb, subtract the first number of the weight from the total weight and divide by two. If the weight is from 10 to 99 lbs, subtract the first number of the weight from the total weight and divide by two. Examples: Examples:
26 lb: subtract 2 = 24; divide by 2 = 12 kg. 26 lb: subtract 2 = 24, divide by 2 = 12 kg.
95 lb: subtract 9 = 86; divide by 2 = 43 kg. 95 lb: subtract 9 = 86 divide by 2 = 43 kg.
If the weight is 100 lb or more, subtract the first two numbers from the total weight and then divide by two. Examples: If the weight is 100 pounds or more, subtract the first two numbers from the total weight and then divide by two. Examples:
124 lb: subtract 12 = 112; divide by 2 = 56 kg. 124 lbs: 12 = 112 subtract, divide by 2 = 56 kg.
160 lb: subtract 16 = 144; divide by 2 = 72 kg. 160 lbs: 16 = 144 subtract, divide by 2 = 72 kg.
If the weight is less than 10 lb, move the decimal point over one, subtract that number from the weight, and divide by two. If the weight is less than 10 pounds, move the decimal point over one, subtract that number from the weight, and divide by two. Examples: Examples:
6 lb: subtract 0.6 = 5.4; divide by 2 = 2.7 kg. 6 lb: subtract 0.6 = 5.4; divide by 2 = 2.7 kg.
8 lb: subtract 0.8 = 7.2; divide by 2 = 3.6 kg. 8 lbs: subtract 0.8 = 7.2; divide by 2 = 3.6 kg.
