Weight Converter
Quick Reference
• 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
• 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams
• 1 pound = 16 ounces
• 1 stone = 14 pounds
• 1 metric ton = 1,000 kilograms
• 1 US ton = 2,000 pounds
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About Weight Converter
Weight conversion happens at three predictable collision points: cooking, where American recipes list ounces and cups against metric kitchen scales; the airport, where carriers set bag limits in kilograms but US-facing sites quote pounds; and the gym, where a lifter trained on kilogram plates walks up to dumbbells labeled in pounds. In each case the cost of a rough mental conversion is real — a failed recipe, an overweight-bag fee, or a badly misloaded barbell.
How to Use
Step 1
Enter the weight value
Step 2
Select the unit you're converting from
Step 3
Select the unit you're converting to
Step 4
Click 'Convert' to see the result
Step 5
Use the swap button to reverse units
Features & Benefits
- ✅Convert between 8 weight units
- ✅Metric: milligram, gram, kilogram, metric ton
- ✅Imperial: ounce, pound, stone, US ton
- ✅High precision results
- ✅Quick reference table
- ✅Perfect for cooking, fitness, and shipping
- ✅100% browser-based
- ✅100% free
FAQs
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds. This is the most common weight conversion between metric and imperial systems.
How do I convert ounces to grams?
Multiply ounces by 28.3495 to get grams. For example, 8 ounces × 28.3495 = 226.796 grams. Useful for cooking and baking.
What is a stone in pounds?
1 stone = 14 pounds. Stones are commonly used in the UK and Ireland for measuring body weight.