80 lbs to kg
Step-by-Step: 80 lbs to kg
- Start with 80 lbs
- Apply the conversion formula
- Result: 36.2874 kg
80 lbs (36.3 kg) is approximately the weight of a 12-year-old of average build, a Great Dane puppy at 6 months, or a medium-sized punching bag. To convert 80 pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.20462, which gives you 36.3 kg. This puts 80 lbs in the realm of large pets, children, and small adults. Practically speaking, 80 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 80 lbs equals 36.3 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 80 lbs, you are dealing with something that feels like a 12-year-old of average build, a Great Dane puppy at 6 months, or a medium-sized punching bag. For gym-goers, 80 lbs on a barbell is a moderate working weight.
Did You Know?
At 80 lbs (36.3 kg), you would need approximately 8 bowling balls to match this weight.
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80 lbs equals approximately 36.3 kg. Divide pounds by 2.20462 to convert to kilograms.
80 lbs (36.3 kg) is approximately the weight of a 12-year-old of average build, a Great Dane puppy at 6 months, or a medium-sized punching bag. It is heavy -- requires proper lifting technique or two people.