Converting Weight
Convert between kilograms, pounds, ounces, and more.
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Kilograms to Pounds
The conversion factor is 1 kg ≈ 2.20462 lbs.
Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lbs) |
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1 | 2.20 |
2 | 4.41 |
5 | 11.02 |
10 | 22.05 |
20 | 44.09 |
50 | 110.23 |
100 | 220.46 |
Grams to Ounces
The conversion factor is 1 oz ≈ 28.3495 g (or 1 g ≈ 0.035274 oz).
Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) |
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10 | 0.35 |
25 | 0.88 |
50 | 1.76 |
100 | 3.53 |
250 | 8.82 |
500 | 17.64 |
Pounds to Ounces
Since 1 lb = 16 oz.
Pounds (lbs) | Ounces (oz) |
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0.5 | 8 |
1 | 16 |
2 | 32 |
3 | 48 |
4 | 64 |
5 | 80 |
Metric Ton to Pounds
The conversion factor is 1 t = 1000 kg, and 1 kg ≈ 2.20462 lbs.
Metric Ton (t) | Pounds (lbs) |
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0.5 | 1102.31 |
1 | 2204.62 |
2 | 4409.24 |
5 | 11023.1 |
10 | 22046.2 |
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) |
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1 | 0.4536 |
2 | 0.9072 |
5 | 2.2680 |
10 | 4.5359 |
20 | 9.0718 |
50 | 22.6796 |
100 | 45.3592 |
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) |
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1 | 28.35 |
2 | 56.70 |
4 | 113.40 |
8 | 226.80 |
16 | 453.59 |
32 | 907.18 |
64 | 1814.37 |
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) |
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1 | 6.35 |
2 | 12.70 |
3 | 19.05 |
4 | 25.40 |
5 | 31.75 |
10 | 63.50 |
15 | 95.25 |
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.