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Convert between weight units instantly. Our free online weight converter supports kilograms, pounds, ounces, grams, stones, tons, and more with precise, real-time results.

Weight & Mass Converter

Free Weight Converter, Convert Kilograms, Pounds, Ounces, Stone & Grams Instantly

Convert weight and mass between any units instantly with OmniConverter's free weight converter. 1 kilogram equals 2.205 pounds, 1 pound equals 16 ounces, and 1 stone equals 6.35 kilograms. Supports kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, stone, metric tons, and milligrams. Whether you're tracking your body weight, calculating shipping costs, or adapting a recipe, our converter delivers precise, instant results.

How It Works

Convert in three simple steps.

1

Enter Your Weight or Mass Value

2

Select Source and Target Weight Units

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View Your Converted Weight Instantly

Common Benchmarks

Reference

1 kgkg

1 kg

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1 kgg

1000 g

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1 kgmg

1000000 mg

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1 kgt

0.001 t

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1 kglb

2.2046244202 lb

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1 kgoz

35.2739907229 oz

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1 kgst

0.1574731233 st

Real-World Use Cases

Weight conversion is used in fitness and health tracking (converting body weight between kg and lbs), cooking and baking (adapting recipes from US to metric measurements), international shipping and freight (calculating parcel weights for couriers), scientific research and laboratory work, agriculture (measuring crop yields in tonnes vs tons), and jewelry making (converting between grams and ounces).

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common conversion questions

How do I convert kilograms to pounds?+

Multiply kilograms by 2.20462262185 to get pounds. One kilogram is approximately 2.205 pounds.

How many grams are in an ounce?+

One avoirdupois ounce equals 28.349523125 grams. Multiply ounces by 28.35 for quick estimates.

What is a stone in weight measurement?+

One stone equals 14 pounds or about 6.35029 kilograms, commonly used in the UK.

How do I convert pounds to kilograms?+

Divide pounds by 2.20462262185 to get kilograms.

What is the difference between mass and weight?+

Mass is the amount of matter, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

How do I convert metric tons to pounds?+

Multiply metric tons by 2,204.62 to estimate pounds.

Are ounces and grams exact?+

They are standardized units, but the common ounce used in everyday measurements is the avoirdupois ounce.

Can I convert milligrams to grams easily?+

Divide milligrams by 1,000 to get grams.

Why are stone and pounds used together?+

Stone is still used in some countries for body weight, while pounds are the smaller unit in the same system.

Does the converter apply rounding?+

Values are rounded for display, but the internal calculation uses the exact conversion factor.

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Quick Answer: Weight & Mass Converter

Convert weight & mass instantly — enter any value and get all units at once. The most popular weight conversions include kilograms to pounds (1 kg = 2. Weight conversion is crucial for cooking and baking, fitness and body weight tracking, shipping and logistics, scientific experiments, and international trade.

How the Weight & Mass Converter Works

Our weight converter uses accurate conversion factors to convert between metric and imperial weight units. Enter any weight value and see instant results in kilograms, pounds, ounces, grams, stones, and tons.

Formula & Sources

SI kilogram defined by Planck constant (BIPM 2019). 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly (NIST Handbook 44).

Worked Example

Example: 70 kg to pounds — 70 × 2.20462 = 154.32 lb. Reverse: 150 lb × 0.453592 = 68.04 kg.

Common Weight & Mass Conversions

The most popular weight conversions include kilograms to pounds (1 kg = 2.205 lb), ounces to grams (1 oz = 28.35 g), stones to kilograms (1 st = 6.35 kg), and tons to kilograms (1 t = 1000 kg).

When to Use Weight & Mass Conversion

Weight conversion is crucial for cooking and baking, fitness and body weight tracking, shipping and logistics, scientific experiments, and international trade.

Accuracy & Common Mistakes

All factors are stored unrounded and computed in double precision. We avoid cumulative rounding by converting via a base unit. Always verify critical results with a second source for safety-critical tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pounds is 1 kilogram?

1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds. Multiply kg by 2.205 for an estimate; use 2.20462 for precise.

Is 1 pound 0.45 kg or 0.5 kg?

1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly. The 0.5 kg shortcut is 10% high — avoid for dosing or engineering.

What is the difference between ton and tonne?

A metric tonne = 1000 kg. A US short ton = 907.185 kg; a UK long ton = 1016.05 kg.

Weight Conversion Chart

Quick reference for common conversions

Weight Conversion Chart — multiply the From value by the factor to get the To value.
FromToMultiply By
1 kilogrampounds2.205
1 poundounces16
1 ouncegrams28.35
1 stonekilograms6.35
1 tonkilograms1000
1 gramounces0.03527
1 poundkilograms0.4536
1 kilogramstones0.1575

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