Weight Unit Converter
Easily convert between different weight units including kilograms, pounds, ounces, grams, stones, and more.
Weight Units Explained
Weight is a measurement of the force of gravity on an object, while mass is a measurement of the amount of matter in an object. However, in everyday language, the terms are often used interchangeably.
Metric Weight Units
| Unit | Symbol | Equivalent | Used For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milligram | mg | 0.001 grams | Medications, chemicals |
| Gram | g | 1 gram | Food ingredients, small items |
| Kilogram | kg | 1,000 grams | Body weight, groceries, packages |
| Metric Ton | t | 1,000 kilograms | Vehicles, shipping containers |
Imperial and US Weight Units
| Unit | Symbol | Equivalent | Used For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ounce | oz | 28.35 grams | Food portions, small packages |
| Pound | lb | 16 ounces (453.59 grams) | Body weight, food, packages |
| Stone | st | 14 pounds (6.35 kg) | Body weight (UK) |
| US Ton (short) | ton | 2,000 pounds (907.18 kg) | Large cargo (US) |
| UK Ton (long) | ton | 2,240 pounds (1,016.05 kg) | Large cargo (UK) |
Common Weight Conversions
- 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.20462 pounds (lb)
- 1 pound (lb) = 0.453592 kilograms (kg)
- 1 ounce (oz) = 28.3495 grams (g)
- 1 stone (st) = 6.35029 kilograms (kg)
- 1 metric ton (t) = 1,000 kilograms (kg)
- 1 US ton = 907.185 kilograms (kg)
Practical Examples
Everyday Items
- A paper clip: ~1 gram
- A smartphone: ~150-200 grams
- A laptop: ~1.5-2.5 kilograms
- An average adult: ~70-80 kilograms (154-176 pounds)
- A compact car: ~1.3 metric tons
In the Kitchen
- A teaspoon of sugar: ~4 grams
- A large egg: ~50 grams
- A cup of flour: ~120-125 grams
- A stick of butter: 113 grams (4 ounces)
- A 2-liter bottle of soda: ~2 kilograms