80 kg at a glance
- Pounds
- 176.3698 lb
- Pounds & ounces
- 176 lb 5.9 oz
- Stone & pounds
- 12 st 8.4 lb
- Ounces
- 2,821.9 oz
- Nearest ½ pound
- 176.5 lb
- Grams
- 80,000 g
How to convert 80 kg to pounds
Since 1959 the pound has been defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, so dividing by that number gives an exact answer:
(the same as 80 × 2.20462262 …)
For pounds and ounces, keep the 176 whole pounds and multiply the leftover 0.3698 lb by 16: 5.92 oz. For stone, divide the pounds by 14: 176.37 ÷ 14 = 12.598 st, i.e. 12 st 8.4 lb.
Quick mental estimate
Double the kilograms and add 10%: 80 × 2 = 160, plus 16 gives 176 lb. The shortcut runs 0.37 lb low (about 0.2%), well within the tolerance of a gym plate or a home scale.
80 kg as a body weight
Among US adults, 80 kg (176 lb) is about the 35th percentile for men and about the 61st percentile for women. The median measured weight is 87.4 kg for men and 73.1 kg for women.
Whether a weight is healthy depends on height. Here is the BMI that goes with it:
| Height | BMI | CDC category |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm (4′11″) | 35.6 | Obesity |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 31.2 | Obesity |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 27.7 | Overweight |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 24.7 | Healthy weight |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 22.2 | Healthy weight |
80 kg on a barbell
On a standard 20 kg bar, 80 kg means 30 kg per side: 25 kg + 5 kg. In competition bumper colors that is red, plus small plates on each side.
In a US gym with a 45 lb bar and pound plates, the nearest you can load is 175 lb, 1.4 lb under the target.
Weight classes and other comparisons for 80 kg
- Combat sports. In pro boxing, 176.4 lb fits the cruiserweight division (up to 200 lb), just 1.4 lb over the light heavyweight limit. Under the unified MMA rules, 176.4 lb fits the middleweight division (up to 185 lb).
- Water. 80 kg of water fills 80 liters, or 21.1 US gallons.
Kilograms near 80 kg
| Kilograms | Pounds | Pounds & ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 75 kg | 165.35 | 165 lb 5.5 oz |
| 76 kg | 167.55 | 167 lb 8.8 oz |
| 77 kg | 169.76 | 169 lb 12.1 oz |
| 78 kg | 171.96 | 171 lb 15.4 oz |
| 79 kg | 174.17 | 174 lb 2.6 oz |
| 80 kg | 176.37 | 176 lb 5.9 oz |
| 81 kg | 178.57 | 178 lb 9.2 oz |
| 82 kg | 180.78 | 180 lb 12.5 oz |
| 83 kg | 182.98 | 182 lb 15.7 oz |
| 84 kg | 185.19 | 185 lb 3 oz |
| 85 kg | 187.39 | 187 lb 6.3 oz |
Going the other way: 175 lbs to kg is 79.38 kg.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds is 80 kg?
80 kg is 176.37 pounds (176.3698 to four decimals), because one kilogram is about 2.20462 pounds.
What is 80 kg in pounds and ounces?
80 kg = 176 lb 5.9 oz. The 176 whole pounds come first; the remaining 0.370 lb × 16 gives the ounces.
What is 80 kg in stone?
80 kg is 12 st 8.4 lb (12.60 stone). One stone is 14 pounds, or 6.35029318 kg.
How do I convert 80 kg to lbs in my head?
Double it and add a tenth of the result: 80 × 2 = 160, plus 16 = 176 lb. The exact answer is 176.37 lb.