Free Weight & Mass Converter โ KG, Lbs, Ounces, Stones
Convert between units of weight and mass
Quick Reference
| Value | Equivalent 1 | Equivalent 2 | Equivalent 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.20462 lb | 1000 g | 35.274 oz |
| 1 lb | 0.453592 kg | 453.592 g | 16 oz |
| 1 stone | 6.35029 kg | 14 lb | |
| 1 tonne | 1000 kg | 2204.62 lb | |
| 1 oz | 28.3495 g | 0.0625 lb |
How to Convert Kilograms to Pounds
Multiply the weight in kg by 2.205 to get pounds. For stones, divide kg by 6.35.
Common Weight Conversions
How Do I Convert Weight Units?
Weight conversion is one of the most common unit conversions in daily life. Whether you're following a recipe from another country, shipping packages internationally, or tracking your fitness goals, knowing how to convert between kilograms, pounds, ounces, and grams is essential.
How Do I Convert Kilograms to Pounds?
Formula
kg ร 2.20462 = lbs
Example
5 kg ร 2.20462 = 11.02 lbs
This conversion factor is based on the international avoirdupois pound definition where 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly.
How Do I Convert Grams to Ounces?
Formula
g รท 28.3495 = oz
Example
100 g รท 28.3495 = 3.527 oz
Ounces are commonly used in recipes in the US and UK for measuring ingredients.
Common Weight Conversions
- โถ 1 kilogram = 2.205 pounds = 35.274 ounces
- โถ 1 pound = 0.4536 kilograms = 453.6 grams = 16 ounces
- โถ 1 stone = 6.350 kilograms = 14 pounds
- โถ 1 metric tonne = 1000 kilograms = 2204.6 pounds
- โถ 1 ounce = 28.35 grams
How Do I Convert KG to Lbs?
Multiply the kilogram value by 2.205 to get pounds. For example, 5 kg ร 2.205 = 11.02 lbs. This conversion factor is based on the international avoirdupois pound definition.
What Is the Difference Between Mass and Weight?
Mass is a measure of how much matter an object contains and remains constant regardless of location. Weight, on the other hand, is the force exerted by gravity on that mass and varies depending on gravitational strength โ you'd weigh less on the Moon but your mass stays the same.