85 lbs to kg
Step-by-Step: 85 lbs to kg
- Start with 85 lbs
- Apply the conversion formula
- Result: 38.5554 kg
85 lbs (38.6 kg) is approximately the weight of a small adult woman, a large German Shepherd, or the weight of a standard park bench. To convert 85 pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.20462, which gives you 38.6 kg. This puts 85 lbs in the realm of large pets, children, and small adults. Practically speaking, 85 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 85 lbs equals 38.6 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 85 lbs, you are dealing with something that feels like a small adult woman, a large German Shepherd, or the weight of a standard park bench. For gym-goers, 85 lbs on a barbell is a moderate working weight.
Did You Know?
At 85 lbs (38.6 kg), you would need approximately 8 bowling balls to match this weight.
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85 lbs equals approximately 38.6 kg. Divide pounds by 2.20462 to convert to kilograms.
85 lbs (38.6 kg) is approximately the weight of a small adult woman, a large German Shepherd, or the weight of a standard park bench. It is heavy -- requires proper lifting technique or two people.