Weight Converter

Convert between metric, imperial, and other weight/mass units with precision

Weight Converter

Conversion Result

2.204624
Pounds (lb)
1 Kilograms (kg) = 2.204624 Pounds (lb)

Common Conversions

1,000
Grams (g)
2.204624
Pounds (lb)
35.273991
Ounces (oz)
0.15747312
Stones (st)
1.000M
Milligrams (mg)
0.001
Metric Tons (t)

Weight Conversion Chart

WeightKilograms (kg)Pounds (lb)Ounces (oz)Stones (st)
1 kg12.20535.2740.157
5 kg511.023176.370.787
10 kg1022.046352.741.575
25 kg2555.116881.853.937
50 kg50110.231763.77.874
75 kg75165.352645.511.811
100 kg100220.463527.415.747

Quick Reference

1 kilogram =2.205 pounds
1 pound =16 ounces
1 stone =14 pounds
1 metric ton =1000 kg
1 US ton =2000 pounds
1 troy ounce =31.103 grams

Unit Categories

Metric

µgµg
mgmg
gg
kgkg
+ 1 more units

Imperial/US

grgr
drdr
ozoz
lblb
+ 3 more units

Troy

oz toz t
lb tlb t

Other

amuamu
caratct
cwtcwt
qrqr
+ 1 more units

Understanding Weight and Mass Conversion

What is Weight vs. Mass?

Technically, weight is a force (measured in Newtons), while mass is the amount of matter in an object (measured in kilograms). However, in everyday usage, we often use "weight" to refer to mass, and this calculator follows common usage.

Common Weight Units

  • Metric: Micrograms, milligrams, grams, kilograms, metric tons
  • Imperial/US: Grains, ounces, pounds, stones, tons
  • Troy: Troy ounces and pounds (precious metals)
  • Scientific: Atomic mass units, slugs

Conversion Tips

Quick Estimates:

  • • 1 kg ≈ 2.2 pounds
  • • 1 pound = 16 ounces
  • • 1 stone = 14 pounds
  • • 1 metric ton = 1000 kg

Weight Applications

  • • Body weight and health monitoring
  • • Cooking and baking recipes
  • • Shipping and postal services
  • • Industrial and manufacturing processes
  • • Scientific research and laboratory work
  • • Precious metals and gemstone trading

Conversion Formula

Weight conversion follows this general principle:

Weight₂ = Weight₁ × (Conversion Factor₁→₂)

Our calculator converts all units to kilograms as the base unit, then converts to your desired unit for maximum precision.

Important Note:

The relationship between mass and weight is: Weight = Mass × Gravitational Acceleration. On Earth, this means an object with 1 kg of mass weighs about 9.8 Newtons.