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Weight Converter

Convert weight and mass between metric and imperial units including kilograms, grams, pounds, ounces, stone, and metric or US/imperial tons.

Weight Converter Tool

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Enter a value to convert.

Common Conversions

1 kilogram = 1000 grams
1 kilogram ≈ 2.20462 pounds
1 pound = 16 ounces
1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms
1 stone = 14 pounds
1 metric ton = 1000 kilograms

Quick Conversion Table

Exact relationships between common weight units.
UnitEquals
1 Kilogram1,000 Grams
1 Gram1,000 Milligrams
1 Pound0.45359237 Kilograms
1 Pound16 Ounces
1 Stone14 Pounds
1 Metric Ton1,000 Kilograms
1 US Ton2,000 Pounds
1 Imperial Ton2,240 Pounds

What Is a Weight Converter?

A weight converter changes a measurement of mass from one unit to another while representing the same physical weight — 1 kilogram and about 2.20462 pounds describe the same mass, just counted in different units. It's useful for moving between metric units, imperial and US units, or between the two systems.

How to Convert Weight

  1. Enter the value.
  2. Select the unit you are converting from.
  3. Select the unit you are converting to.
  4. Read the converted result.

Metric Weight Units

Metric weight units scale by powers of ten from the gram:

Microgram & Milligram

Tiny units used mainly in science and medicine. 1 milligram = 1,000 micrograms; 1 gram = 1,000 milligrams.

Gram

A common everyday unit for small weights.

Kilogram

The base unit of mass in the metric system. 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams.

Metric Ton (Tonne)

Used for very large weights. 1 metric ton = 1,000 kilograms.

Imperial and US Weight Units

Ounce & Pound

16 ounces = 1 pound. 1 pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

Stone

Used mainly in the UK and Ireland, especially for body weight. 1 stone = 14 pounds.

Don't Confuse Your Tons

There are three different "tons," and they aren't the same weight:

Metric ton (tonne): exactly 1,000 kg
US ton (short ton): 2,000 lb = 907.18474 kg
Imperial ton (long ton): 2,240 lb = 1,016.0469088 kg

When Do You Need a Weight Converter?

Weight conversions come up in cooking and baking with recipes from another country, shipping and postage where carriers quote weight limits in a specific unit, fitness and body-weight tracking, science and school assignments, comparing product specifications, and travel where luggage allowances are often listed in kilograms or pounds depending on the airline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert kilograms to pounds?

Multiply the number of kilograms by 2.20462262185, or select Kilograms as the "From" unit and Pounds as the "To" unit above and enter your value.

How many pounds are in a kilogram?

One kilogram equals approximately 2.20462262185 pounds (1 pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms).

Is a US ton the same as a metric ton?

No. A US ton (short ton) is 907.18474 kg, while a metric ton (tonne) is exactly 1,000 kg. A metric ton is heavier than a US ton.

What is the difference between a US ton and an imperial ton?

A US (short) ton is 2,000 pounds (907.18474 kg). An imperial (long) ton, used in the UK, is 2,240 pounds (1,016.0469088 kg) — about 12% heavier.

How many grams are in a kilogram?

There are exactly 1,000 grams in a kilogram.

What is a stone, and how many pounds is it?

A stone is a unit of weight used mainly in the UK and Ireland, commonly for body weight. One stone equals 14 pounds, or 6.35029318 kilograms.

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