What is the weight of a 1780 L(kg) British sailboat in US pounds?

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The weight of a 1780 L(kg) British sailboat is approximately 3924.8 pounds when converted to US units. The conversion is based on the fact that 1 kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds. Therefore, to convert 1780 kilograms to pounds, the formula used is 1780 kg * 2.20462 lbs/kg. This conversion is essential for understanding the boat's specifications and ensuring compliance with US regulations.

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I recently acquired a British built sailboat and the displacement of the boat is given as 1780 l(kg) which I believe to be liter(kilogram). I simply want to know the actual weight of the boat in US pounds. Can someone here help?
 
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