Pounds and Kilograms

Converting Pounds to Kilograms or Kilograms to Pounds

Always multiply or divide by 2.2

Pounds!! Get ready to estimate!

How much do you think Harrison weighs in pounds?

10 lbs

27 lbs

17 lbs

5 lbs

Harrison weighs approximately 17 pounds.

In a vet emergency, you may need to estimate the animal's weight.

How much does an average, full grown Golden Retriever weigh in pounds?

17 pounds

30 pounds

45 pounds

65 pounds

Let's talk POUNDS!!

The average weight of a full grown Golden Retriever is about 65 pounds

About how many KILOGRAMS do you think this kitten weighs?

15 kg

4 kg

1 kg

9 kg

An average weight in KILOGRAMS for an 8 week old kitten is about 1.2 kg.

About how many KILOGRAMS could an average, adult, male African Lion weigh?

50 kg

190 kg

125 kg

100 kg

The adult, full grown, male, African lion can weigh up to 190 kg

How can we convert between POUNDS and KILOGRAMS?

And when is it necessary?

1 Kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds

To convert from POUNDS to KILOGRAMS divide the number of pounds by 2.2. The answer will give you the kilograms

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To convert from KILOGRAMS to POUNDS Multiply number of kilograms by 2.2. The answer will give you the pounds.

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Multiple Choice

Remembering that Harrison weighs 17 pounds, how many kilograms does he weigh?

• 5 kg

• 6.2 kg

• 7.7 kg

• 9.3 kg

Multiple Choice

Knowing that a Golden Retriever can weigh 65 pounds, how many kilograms is that?

• 54.7 kg

• 29.5 kg

• 12.7 kg

• 67.2 kg

Multiple Choice

Knowing that a kitten can weigh 1 kg, how many pounds does that equate to?

• 2.2 pounds

• 4 pounds

• 1 pound

• 1.5 pounds

Multiple Choice

Knowing that a lion can weigh 190 kilograms, how many pounds does he weigh?

• 320 lbs

• 184 lbs

• 418 lbs

• 390 lbs

Multiple Select

How do you convert from Kilograms to Pounds?

• Multiply by 2.2

• Divide by 2.2

Multiple Choice

How do you convert from Pounds to Kilograms?

• Multiply by 2.2

• Divide by 2.2

Working with animals requires calculating medicinal dosages and THAT requires weight estimating and conversion between pounds and kilograms!

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