72 kilograms is equal to approximately 158.73 pounds. To convert kilograms to pounds, you can use the conversion factor 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds. Multiply 72 by 2.20462 to get the weight in pounds. So, 72 kg × 2.20462 = 158.73 lbs. This conversion is useful when you need to understand weight measurements in different units, especially in countries that use the imperial system.