Weight Converter
Convert between different weight and mass units instantly. Accurate conversions for kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, stones, tons, and more.
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Kilograms (kg)
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Pounds (lb)
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Common Conversions
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Quickly convert common weight units
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Kilogram
(kg)
2.205
Pound
(lb)
1 kg = 2.20462 lb
Conversion Rate
1 lb = 0.453592 kg
Inverse Rate
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Real World Comparison
1 kilogram is approximately the weight of a liter of water
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Weight Units Explained
Metric System
- Milligram (mg): 1/1000 of a gram
- Gram (g): Base unit of mass
- Kilogram (kg): 1000 grams
- Metric Ton (t): 1000 kilograms
Used worldwide in science and most countries
Imperial System
- Ounce (oz): 1/16 of a pound
- Pound (lb): 16 ounces
- Stone (st): 14 pounds
- US Ton: 2000 pounds
Primarily used in the United States
UK Units
- Stone (st): 14 pounds
- Quarter: 28 pounds
- Hundredweight (cwt): 112 pounds
- UK Ton: 2240 pounds
Used in the United Kingdom
Special Units
- Carat (ct): 0.2 grams
- Troy Ounce: 31.1035 grams
- Grain: 0.0648 grams
- Quintal: 100 kilograms
Used in specific industries
About Weight Conversion
The Weight Converter helps you convert between different weight and mass measurement units used worldwide. Whether you're cooking, shipping packages, measuring body weight, or working in science, this tool provides accurate conversions instantly.
Common Conversion Formulas
Kilograms to Pounds
1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
Formula: pounds = kilograms × 2.20462
Pounds to Kilograms
1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms
Formula: kilograms = pounds × 0.453592
Grams to Ounces
1 gram = 0.035274 ounces
Formula: ounces = grams × 0.035274
Stones to Kilograms
1 stone = 6.35029 kilograms
Formula: kilograms = stones × 6.35029
Practical Applications
Cooking & Baking
- Recipe ingredient conversions
- International recipe adaptation
- Kitchen scale measurements
- Portion size calculations
Shipping & Logistics
- Package weight calculations
- International shipping rates
- Cargo weight conversions
- Freight cost estimation
Health & Fitness
- Body weight tracking
- Gym equipment weights
- Nutritional information
- Medical dosage conversions
Science & Industry
- Laboratory measurements
- Chemical quantity conversions
- Manufacturing material weights
- Quality control calculations
Conversion Examples
| From | To | Value | Result | Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kilograms | Pounds | 5 kg | 11.0231 lb | 5 × 2.20462 |
| 10 Pounds | Kilograms | 10 lb | 4.53592 kg | 10 × 0.453592 |
| 500 Grams | Ounces | 500 g | 17.637 oz | 500 × 0.035274 |
| 2 Stones | Kilograms | 2 st | 12.7006 kg | 2 × 6.35029 |
| 1 Metric Ton | Pounds | 1 t | 2204.62 lb | 1000 × 2.20462 |