Converting 215 pounds to kilograms involves finding the conversion factor of 0.45 kg per pound and using this to create the appropriate equation: (215 pounds)(0.45 kilograms/pound) = x kilograms. Solve this equation to prove that 215 pounds equals 96.75 kilograms.
- Find the conversion factor between pounds and kilograms
Find the number of kilograms (kg) that is equal to 1 pound, also called the conversion factor. Divide 1 kg by its equivalent of 2.2 pounds to find that 1 pound equals roughly 0.45 kg. The conversion factor is therefore 0.45 kg per pound.
- Create an equation using the conversion factor
Use the conversion factor to create an equation that will give you the number of kilograms in 215 pounds. This equation is: (215 pounds) multiplied by (0.45 kilogram per pound) = x kilograms.
- Solve the equation
To solve your equation, multiply 215 pounds by 0.45 kg per pound. The answer is 96.75 kg. Therefore, 215 pounds is equal to 96.75 kg.