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Weight & Mass Converter

Convert between kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, stones, and 25+ other weight and mass units. Perfect for fitness, cooking, shipping, and scientific applications.

Weight & Mass Calculator

Common use: Body weight, large items

Common use: Body weight, groceries

Common Weight Conversions

1 KG

LBS:2.20
OZ:35.27
G:1,000

Small bag of flour

70 KG

LBS:154.32
ST:11.02
OZ:2,469

Average adult weight

1 LB

KG:0.45
OZ:16
G:454

Less than half a kilogram

Understanding Weight Systems

Metric System (SI)

  • Base unit: Kilogram (kg)
  • Common units: mg, g, kg, metric ton
  • Used in: Science, most countries worldwide
  • Advantage: Decimal-based, easy calculations

Imperial System

  • Base unit: Pound (lb)
  • Common units: oz, lb, stone, ton
  • Used in: United States, some UK applications
  • Note: 16 oz = 1 lb, 14 lb = 1 stone

Troy System

  • Base unit: Troy ounce (oz t)
  • Used for: Precious metals, gemstones
  • Note: Troy oz ≠ regular oz
  • Conversion: 1 troy oz = 1.097 regular oz

Specialized Units

  • Carat: Gemstones (1 ct = 0.2 g)
  • Grain: Bullets, medicine
  • Atomic mass unit: Atomic physics
  • Tola: Traditional Indian jewelry
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