70 lbs to kg
Step-by-Step: 70 lbs to kg
- Start with 70 lbs
- Apply the conversion formula
- Result: 31.7515 kg
70 lbs (31.8 kg) is approximately the weight of a small adult or a large Golden Retriever, roughly the weight most people start doing barbell squats with. To convert 70 pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.20462, which gives you 31.8 kg. This puts 70 lbs in the realm of large pets, children, and small adults. Practically speaking, 70 lbs is heavy -- requires proper lifting technique or two people. The pound (lb) traces its lineage to the Roman 'libra pondo,' meaning 'a pound by weight,' which is also why its abbreviation is 'lb' rather than 'pd.' Knowing that 70 lbs equals 31.8 kg is especially useful for international travel, online shopping from metric-system countries, or following a workout program written in the other unit system. At 70 lbs, you are dealing with something that feels like a small adult or a large Golden Retriever, roughly the weight most people start doing barbell squats with. For gym-goers, 70 lbs on a barbell is a moderate working weight.
Did You Know?
At 70 lbs (31.8 kg), you would need approximately 7 bowling balls to match this weight.
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70 lbs equals approximately 31.8 kg. Divide pounds by 2.20462 to convert to kilograms.
70 lbs (31.8 kg) is approximately the weight of a small adult or a large Golden Retriever, roughly the weight most people start doing barbell squats with. It is heavy -- requires proper lifting technique or two people.