Weight conversion assistant

Metrification: From 2006 onwards fish weights will be presented in kilograms in the Annual Report, reflecting modern requirements for information reporting. Claims will, however, be accepted under either system until EU legislation dictates otherwise. Weights are also acceptable as decimal of lbs (e.g. 2.25 lbs = 2 lbs 4 ozs).

Weight conversion figures: Some anglers have a preference for imperial measures (lbs) when referring to fish weight. The ISFC decided to use the metric system (kg) from 2006 onwards although some older record fish will be reported in the imperial system until a
new record is set.

To aid anglers in the conversion between both systems conversion factors are provided below:

• Kilogrammes to pounds
  X kg divided by 0.454 = Y metric pounds
  
• Pounds to kilogrammes
  X lbs divided by 2.205 = Y kg