To convert pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kg), you can use the following step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Understand the conversion factor
1 lb is equal to approximately 0.45359237 kg. This is the conversion factor we will use to convert pounds to kilograms.
Step 2: Set up the conversion equation
Let’s set up the equation to convert 187 lbs to kg:
187 lbs * (0.45359237 kg/1 lb)
Step 3: Cancel out the units
In the equation, the unit “lbs” is in the numerator and denominator, so it cancels out, leaving us with:
187 * 0.45359237 kg
Step 4: Perform the calculation
Multiply 187 by 0.45359237 to get the result:
187 * 0.45359237 = 84.82177319 kg
Step 5: Round the answer (if necessary)
Since kilograms are typically rounded to two decimal places, we can round the answer to:
84.82 kg
Therefore, 187 lbs is approximately equal to 84.82 kg.