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
To convert 54 lbs to kg, we can set up the equation as follows:
54 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. We are left with:
54 * 0.45359237 kg
Step 4: Perform the calculation
Multiply 54 by 0.45359237 to get the result:
54 * 0.45359237 = 24.49489798 kg
Step 5: Round the answer (if necessary)
Since weight is often rounded to a certain number of decimal places, you can round the answer to an appropriate number of decimal places. In this case, rounding to two decimal places would give us:
24.49 kg
Therefore, 54 lbs is approximately equal to 24.49 kg.