Converting Weight

Convert between kilograms, pounds, ounces, and more.

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Weight Conversion Charts

Kilograms to Pounds

The conversion factor is 1 kg ≈ 2.20462 lbs.

Kilograms (kg)Pounds (lbs)
12.20
24.41
511.02
1022.05
2044.09
50110.23
100220.46

Grams to Ounces

The conversion factor is 1 oz ≈ 28.3495 g (or 1 g ≈ 0.035274 oz).

Grams (g)Ounces (oz)
100.35
250.88
501.76
1003.53
2508.82
50017.64

Pounds to Ounces

Since 1 lb = 16 oz.

Pounds (lbs)Ounces (oz)
0.58
116
232
348
464
580

Metric Ton to Pounds

The conversion factor is 1 t = 1000 kg, and 1 kg ≈ 2.20462 lbs.

Metric Ton (t)Pounds (lbs)
0.51102.31
12204.62
24409.24
511023.1
1022046.2

Pounds to Kilograms

Conversion Factor: 1 lb ≈ 0.453592 kg

Example: Converting 10 lb to kg: 10 lb × 0.453592 ≈ 4.54 kg

Pounds (lb)Kilograms (kg)
10.4536
20.9072
52.2680
104.5359
209.0718
5022.6796
10045.3592

Ounces to Grams

Conversion Factor: 1 oz ≈ 28.3495 g

Example: Converting 8 oz to g: 8 oz × 28.3495 ≈ 226.80 g

Ounces (oz)Grams (g)
128.35
256.70
4113.40
8226.80
16453.59
32907.18
641814.37

Stone to Kilograms

Conversion Factor: 1 stone = 6.35029 kg

Example: Converting 3 stone to kg: 3 st × 6.35029 ≈ 19.05 kg

Stone (st)Kilograms (kg)
16.35
212.70
319.05
425.40
531.75
1063.50
1595.25

Categories and Notable Weight Units

Standard Metric and Common Units

  • Metric Units: Kilogram, Gram, and Milligram are core units for daily and scientific applications.
  • Tonne: Often used in industrial settings and large-scale applications.

Imperial and US Customary Units

For users in regions that rely on the Imperial system, we offer reliable conversions for:

  • Pound and Ounce: Widely used in commerce, cooking, and everyday measurements.
  • Ton (Short/Long): Representing US and UK variations for larger masses.
  • Stone, Hundredweight, and Quarter: Common in regional and land measurement contexts.

Scientific and Subatomic Units

  • Atomic Mass Unit (amu) and Dalton: Approximately 1.66054×10−27 kg, essential in chemistry and particle physics.
  • Large-Scale Metric Units: Exagram, Petagram, Teragram, Gigagram, and Megagram for massive quantities in astrophysics and global mass estimations.

Specialized and Historical Units

  • Specialized Units: Slug and Poundal, used in dynamics and force calculations in physics.
  • Gravitational Units: Such as kilogram-force per square second per meter, representing gravitational acceleration in certain calculations.
  • Historical/Regional Units: Talent, Mina, Shekel, Bekan, and Gerah offer insight into ancient measurement systems, while Pennyweight, Scruple, Grain, and Gamma are significant in apothecary and precious metal measurements.

Astronomical Masses

  • Earth Mass: Approximately 5.972×1024 kg, used to express planetary masses.
  • Sun Mass: Approximately 1.989×1030 kg, critical for astronomical and astrophysical calculations.