Weight & Mass Converter
Convert weight and mass units quickly between metric, US, and Imperial systems for health, cooking, shipping, and scientific purposes.
| Kilograms | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.20462 |
| 2 | 4.40925 |
| 5 | 11.02311 |
| 10 | 22.04623 |
| 20 | 44.09245 |
| 50 | 110.23113 |
| 100 | 220.46226 |
| 200 | 440.92452 |
Understanding Weight & Mass ⚖️
Weight measures the force of gravity on an object, while mass measures the amount of matter.
This converter helps you switch between metric, US, and Imperial units for health, cooking, shipping, and scientific purposes.
Key Facts
- Milligrams, grams, and kilograms are standard metric units.
- Ounces, pounds, and stones are commonly used in the US and UK.
- Metric tons, US tons, and Imperial tons are used for heavy loads in shipping, construction, and industry.
Formulas
1 kg = 1000 g ≈ 2.20462 lb- Metric to pounds conversion.1 lb = 16 oz_us ≈ 0.453592 kg- Pounds to ounces and kilograms.1 oz_imp ≈ 28.413 g- Imperial ounce conversion.1 st = 14 lb ≈ 6.35029 kg- Stone to pounds and kilograms.1 ton (US) ≈ 907.185 kg, 1 ton (Imperial) ≈ 1016.05 kg- Tons to kilograms.
Weight Conversion Examples
- 100 g ≈ 0.1 kg
- 5 kg ≈ 11.02 lb
- 1 st 4 lb ≈ 18 lb ≈ 8.16 kg
- 2 US tons ≈ 1814 kg
- 1 Imperial ton ≈ 1016 kg
FAQs
Why are there different tons and ounces?
US and Imperial systems use different definitions for tons and ounces, which affects conversions. Always check which system is used.
How do I convert stones to pounds?
1 stone = 14 pounds. Multiply the number of stones by 14 and add remaining pounds if needed.
Why convert between metric and US/Imperial units?
Different countries and industries use different units. Converting ensures accurate weight measurement for cooking, shipping, and science.