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Weight converter
Convert weight and mass between metric and imperial units. Kilograms to pounds, pounds to ounces, stone to kilograms and many more, with a table that shows all units for the same weight.
| Unit | 1 Kilogram (kg) equals |
|---|---|
| Microgram (µg) | 1,000,000,000 |
| Milligram (mg) | 1,000,000 |
| Gram (g) | 1,000 |
| Kilogram (kg) | 1 |
| Metric tonne (t) | 0.001 |
| Ounce (oz) | 35.2739619496 |
| Pound (lb) | 2.20462262185 |
| Stone (st) | 0.157473044418 |
| US short ton | 0.00110231131092 |
| UK long ton | 0.000984206527611 |
| Carat (ct) | 5,000 |
| Grain (gr) | 15,432.3583529 |
How it works
- Type the value.
- Choose the unit you are converting from and the unit you want.
- Read the result, and scan the table for every other unit at once.
Exact definitions
One pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms and one ounce is one sixteenth of a pound. A stone is 14 pounds.
Tons
A metric tonne is 1,000 kilograms. A US short ton is 2,000 pounds and a UK long ton is 2,240 pounds. All three are in the list.
Small units
Carats (0.2 g) are used for gemstones and grains are used for bullets and medicines.
Weight versus mass
Everyday scales report mass in kilograms or pounds. This tool treats them as units of mass, which is what is meant in nearly all daily use.
Questions
How many pounds is a kilogram?
About 2.2046 pounds.
How many ounces in a pound?
16.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The conversion happens in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.