Well, honey, there are typically about 10 to 12 shallots in a pound, but it really depends on the size of those little buggers. So, you might get lucky and end up with a few extra, or you might feel like you got short-changed. Just remember, it's not the size that matters, it's how you use them in your cooking!
One pound is about 0.453 kg
One pound = about 4.448 newtons.
One pound is comprised of sixteen (16) ounces.
If you already know how many grams is in one pound, then you just divide that number by 2 and you will get the answer to your question.
Half of one kilogram = 1.10231131 pounds. 1 pound