<human>:  How do I convert a weight measurement to the metric system?
<bot>: To convert a weight measurement to the metric system, you will need to know the conversion factor for the unit of measure you are working with. For example, one pound (lbs) is equal to 0.45359237 kilograms (kg). Therefore, to convert from pounds to kilograms, you would multiply the number of pounds by 0.45359237.