Weight Converter
Convert between kilograms, pounds, ounces, grams, and other weight units instantly.
How to Use the Weight Converter
Select your source and target weight units from the dropdowns, enter a value, and see the result instantly. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion direction.
Weight Units Explained
- Kilogram (kg): The SI base unit of mass. Used worldwide for everyday weight measurements.
- Gram (g): Equal to 1/1,000 of a kilogram. Common for food and small item measurements.
- Milligram (mg): Equal to 1/1,000 of a gram. Used for medication dosages and scientific measurements.
- Metric Ton (t): Equal to 1,000 kilograms. Used for large-scale weight measurements.
- Pound (lb): Equal to approximately 0.4536 kg. Standard weight unit in the US.
- Ounce (oz): Equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.
- Stone (st): Equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kg. Used for body weight in the UK.
Weight Conversion Example
Convert 75 kilograms to pounds:
- 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
- 75 kg = 75 × 2.20462 = 165.347 pounds
Similarly, to convert 8 ounces to grams: 8 × 28.3495 = 226.796 grams.
Frequently Asked Questions
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One kilogram is equal to approximately 2.20462 pounds. To convert kg to pounds, multiply by 2.20462.
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Mass is the amount of matter in an object (measured in kg), while weight is the force of gravity on that mass. On Earth, they are proportional, so the terms are used interchangeably in everyday life.
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One ounce (avoirdupois) is equal to approximately 28.3495 grams.
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A stone is a unit of weight equal to 14 pounds (approximately 6.35 kg). It is commonly used in the United Kingdom and Ireland to express body weight.
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One metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds. Multiply metric tons by 2,204.62 to get pounds.