Convert pounds to Arroba
Americas · Americas Traditional · active · modern
Varies by locality The unit takes different values in different localities. The figure shown is the most widely cited standard, not a legal definition.
Quick answer
1 pound = 0.0394428 Arroba
1 pound = 0.0394428 Arroba. This unit varies by locality — check the regional standard before using the figure in a document.
Convert any amount
This unit varies by region
Reported range: 11.5–15 kg. Confirm the local standard before using this figure in a contract, land record or trade document.
- Arroba (Spain) (Spain): 11.5 kilogram
- Arroba (Brazil) (Brazil): 15 kilogram
pounds to Arroba table
| pounds | Arroba |
|---|---|
| 0.25 pounds | 0.0098607 Arroba |
| 0.5 pounds | 0.0197214 Arroba |
| 1 pound | 0.0394428 Arroba |
| 2 pounds | 0.0788856 Arroba |
| 3 pounds | 0.118328 Arroba |
| 4 pounds | 0.157771 Arroba |
| 5 pounds | 0.197214 Arroba |
| 10 pounds | 0.394428 Arroba |
| 20 pounds | 0.788856 Arroba |
| 25 pounds | 0.98607 Arroba |
| 50 pounds | 1.97214 Arroba |
| 100 pounds | 3.94428 Arroba |
About the Arroba
Spanish/Portuguese weight. 1 Arroba ≈ 11.5 kg (Brazil: 15 kg).
- Symbol
- arroba
- Value in SI
- 1 Arroba = 11.5 kilogram
- Typical use
- agriculture, trade
- Source
- UnitConvertLab measurement atlas
Every atlas conversion routes through the SI kilogram. See our methodology and data provenance pages for how these values are sourced and verified.
Frequently asked
How many Arroba are in a pound?
1 pound = 0.0394428 Arroba. Multiply the number of pounds by 0.039442815 to get Arroba.
What is Arroba used for?
Spanish/Portuguese weight. 1 Arroba ≈ 11.5 kg (Brazil: 15 kg). It is classified as active and dates from the modern period.
Is the Arroba value exact?
No. Arroba varies by locality (11.5–15 kg), so treat this conversion as the most widely cited standard rather than a legal definition.
How reliable is this Arroba conversion?
Varies by locality — The unit takes different values in different localities. The figure shown is the most widely cited standard, not a legal definition. Source: UnitConvertLab measurement atlas.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Convert pounds to Arroba. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/regional/pound-to-arroba
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