Weight Converter

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Convert weight and mass units instantly — kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, stone, tonnes and more. Works for fitness, cooking, shipping, and science. No signup required.

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1 kg = 2.20462 lb 1 lb = 453.592 g 1 stone = 6.35029 kg
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About the Weight Converter

Weight (more precisely, mass) is measured in different units around the world. The metric system — kilograms, grams, and tonnes — is used in most countries, while the imperial system — pounds, ounces, and stones — remains common in the US, UK, and some Commonwealth nations.

This converter handles 13 units including everyday measures like kg and lb, precious-metal measures like carats and tolas, and large measures like metric tonnes and US short tons.

Base SI unitKilogram (kg)
1 kg2.20462 lb / 1,000 g
1 stone14 lb / 6.35029 kg
1 metric tonne1,000 kg / 2,204.62 lb
1 carat0.2 g (gemstones)
1 tola11.6638 g (South Asia)

Quick Reference Conversions

1 kilogram
2.20462 lb
1 pound
453.592 g
1 stone
6.35029 kg
1 ounce
28.3495 g
1 metric tonne
2,204.62 lb
100 grams
3.527 oz
1 US short ton
907.185 kg
1 carat
0.2 g
1 grain
0.0648 g
1 tola
11.6638 g

Worked Examples

70 kg to lb

Formula: kg × 2.20462
70 × 2.20462 = 154.32
= 154.32 lb

150 lb to kg

Formula: lb ÷ 2.20462
150 ÷ 2.20462 = 68.04
= 68.04 kg

500 g to oz

Formula: g ÷ 28.3495
500 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.637
= 17.637 oz

2 stone to kg

Formula: stone × 6.35029
2 × 6.35029 = 12.701
= 12.701 kg

Who Uses the Weight Converter?

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Gym & Fitness

Track bodyweight in kg or lb, compare lifting records, and follow international workout plans.

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Cooking & Baking

Convert recipe ingredient weights between grams and ounces for US and metric cookbooks.

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Shipping & Logistics

Calculate parcel weights in kg or lb to determine courier costs and meet shipping limits.

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Medical & Healthcare

Convert patient body weight between kg and lb for dosage calculations and medical charts.

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Travel

Check baggage allowance in kg when flying internationally, or convert to lb for US airlines.

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Science & Lab

Work in grams, milligrams, and micrograms for precise chemical measurements and experiments.

Mental Math Tips

kg to lb (quick)

kg × 2.2 ≈ lb

Multiply kilograms by 2.2 for a fast approximation. E.g. 80 kg ≈ 176 lb.

lb to kg (quick)

lb ÷ 2 ≈ kg

Halving pounds gives a rough kg value. E.g. 160 lb ÷ 2 = 80 kg (exact: 72.6 kg).

Stone shortcut

1 stone = 14 lb

A stone is always 14 pounds. So 10 stone = 140 lb = approx 63.5 kg.

Frequently Asked Questions

To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.20462. For example, 70 kg × 2.20462 = 154.32 lb.
A stone is a unit of weight used mainly in the UK and Ireland, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35029 kg. It\u2019s commonly used for expressing body weight.
Mass measures the amount of matter in an object (in kg or g) and doesn\u2019t change with location. Weight is the gravitational force on that mass and varies slightly by planet or altitude. In everyday use, the terms are used interchangeably.
There are exactly 453.592 grams in one pound (lb). To convert lb to grams, multiply by 453.592.
A metric tonne (t) equals 1,000 kg. A US short ton equals 907.185 kg. A UK long ton equals 1,016.05 kg. The metric tonne is the international standard.
Multiply ounces by 28.3495 to get grams. For example, 5 oz × 28.3495 = 141.75 g. To go the other way, divide grams by 28.3495.
The United States, Liberia, and Myanmar primarily use pounds. The UK uses a mix of stone/pounds and kilograms. Most other countries use kilograms as the standard unit for body weight.