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 kilograms to pounds, you need to multiply the weight in kilograms by 2.20462.
Step 2: Set up the conversion equation
Let’s denote the weight in kilograms as “x” and the weight in pounds as “y”. The equation to convert kilograms to pounds is:
y = x * 2.20462
Step 3: Substitute the given weight in kilograms
In this case, the given weight is 116 kg. So, we substitute x = 116 into the equation:
y = 116 * 2.20462
Step 4: Perform the calculation
Using a calculator or by hand, multiply 116 by 2.20462:
y ≈ 255.736
Step 5: Round the result (optional)
Since weight is often rounded to the nearest whole number, you can round the result to the nearest pound:
y ≈ 256 lbs
Therefore, 116 kilograms is approximately equal to 256 pounds.