How do I convert pounds to kg for any ingredient?

Converting pounds to kg is pure weight maths that applies to any food, not just lime, so 1 pound is always 0.45 kg. For other amounts, or to add kilograms and stone, the weight converter at the link below handles grams, ounces and pounds in both directions.

Convert Lime from Pounds to Kilograms

Lime converter

Use the tool below to convert lime from Pounds to Kilograms.

A small lime is 45 g whole and a large one is 90 g, so the juice from 'three limes' can vary by twice as much. Picking the right size keeps cocktails, marinades, and ceviche on target.

How many kg is a pound of limes?

A pound of limes is 0.45 kg. This is a pure weight conversion, the same for any food, so the ratio never changes with size or density. Use the converter above for any amount, or the weight converter linked below to add kilograms and stone.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole limes.

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0.45 kg

Common Lime conversions

Quick reference for lime at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.

Pounds	Kilograms
0.5 lb	0.23 kg
1 lb	0.45 kg
1.5 lb	0.68 kg
2 lb	0.91 kg
3 lb	1.36 kg

Lime conversion chart

The chart below shows how whole limes (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.

lb	kg	limes	cups	cups (US)	g	oz
0.5 lb	0.23 kg	3.39 limes	0.94 cups	0.99 cups (US)	226.8 g	8 oz
1 lb	0.45 kg	6.77 limes	1.89 cups	1.97 cups (US)	453.59 g	16 oz
2 lb	0.91 kg	13.54 limes	3.78 cups	3.94 cups (US)	907.18 g	32 oz
3 lb	1.36 kg	20.31 limes	5.67 cups	5.92 cups (US)	1360.78 g	48 oz
5 lb	2.27 kg	33.85 limes	9.45 cups	9.86 cups (US)	2267.96 g	80 oz

Lime varieties and best uses

The conversions above are the same whatever variety you use; the difference is what each is good for. Here is how the common lime varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Persian (Tahiti)	Everyday lime juice and zest: bright, reliable, widely stocked.
Key (Mexican)	Pies and cocktails: smaller and sharper with intense aroma.
Kaffir (Makrut)	Thai and Indonesian curries: prized for zest and leaves, very little juice.
Bearss	Cocktails and dressings: large Persian-type, slightly sweeter and milder than Tahiti.

Which should I pick?

For everyday juice and zest, Persian (Tahiti) is the supermarket default: bright acid and reliable yield. No Persian? Bearss is nearly identical and slightly sweeter. Reach for Key (Mexican) when you want a sharper, more aromatic note for pies and cocktails. Kaffir is for zest and leaves only, not juice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is a pound of limes?: A pound of limes is 0.45 kg. This is a straight weight conversion, so half (0.5 pounds) is 0.23 kg and double (2 pounds) is 0.91 kg. The ratio never changes with lime size or density, so the same figure works for any quantity you measure. Open the lime converter
How do I convert pounds to kg for any ingredient?: Converting pounds to kg is pure weight maths that applies to any food, not just lime, so 1 pound is always 0.45 kg. For other amounts, or to add kilograms and stone, the weight converter at the link below handles grams, ounces and pounds in both directions. Pounds to kg converter
Which lime variety should I use?: For everyday juice and zest, Persian (Tahiti) is the supermarket default: bright acid and reliable yield. No Persian? Bearss is nearly identical and slightly sweeter. Reach for Key (Mexican) when you want a sharper, more aromatic note for pies and cocktails. Kaffir is for zest and leaves only, not juice.

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