To convert kilograms (kg) to pounds (lbs), you can use the following step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Understand the conversion factor
1 kilogram (kg) is equal to 2.20462 pounds (lbs). This means that to convert kg to lbs, you need to multiply the weight in kg by 2.20462.
Step 2: Set up the conversion equation
Let’s denote the weight in kg as “x” and the weight in lbs as “y”. The conversion equation can be written as:
x kg * 2.20462 lbs/kg = y lbs
Step 3: Substitute the given value
In this case, the given weight is 88.7 kg. So, we substitute x = 88.7 kg into the equation:
88.7 kg * 2.20462 lbs/kg = y lbs
Step 4: Perform the calculation
Multiply 88.7 kg by 2.20462 lbs/kg:
88.7 kg * 2.20462 lbs/kg = 195.706394 lbs
Step 5: Round the result (if necessary)
Since weight is often rounded to the nearest whole number, you can round the result to the nearest pound. In this case, the result is already given to three decimal places, so you can round it to the nearest whole number:
195.706394 lbs ≈ 196 lbs
Therefore, 88.7 kg is approximately equal to 196 lbs.