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About this tool
The weight converter changes mass between metric, imperial and US units: milligrams, grams, kilograms, metric tons, ounces, pounds, stones, US short tons, UK long tons and carats. Enter a value to see it in every unit, which is handy for recipes, shipping, fitness and travel.
How to use Weight Converter
- Enter the weight and choose its unit.
- Choose the unit to convert to, or read all units in the list.
- Use the reference table for common amounts.
Worked example
1 kg = 2.2046 lb, 70 kg = 154.3 lb and 1 stone = 6.35 kg. 100 g is 3.527 ounces.
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
One kilogram is about 2.20462 pounds. One pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg.
What is a stone?
A stone is 14 pounds (about 6.35 kg), still used in the UK and Ireland for body weight.
What is the difference between a short ton and a long ton?
A US short ton is 2,000 lb (907 kg), a UK long ton is 2,240 lb (1,016 kg) and a metric ton is 1,000 kg.
Put this guide into practice
- Weight Converter — Convert kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, stones and tons.