Weight Converter
Convert between different weight units instantly
Conversion
A Weight Converter is a tool that quickly transforms weight measurements between different units (e.g., kilograms to pounds, grams to ounces). It's essential for:
✅ Cooking & baking (recipe measurements)
✅ Fitness tracking (body weight conversions)
✅ Science & engineering (precise calculations)
✅ International travel (understanding luggage limits)
Common Weight Units
| Unit | Symbol | Used In | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilogram | kg | Worldwide (metric) | 1 kg = 2.20462 lbs |
| Gram | g | Science, cooking | 1000g = 1 kg |
| Pound | lb | US, UK | 1 lb = 0.453592 kg |
| Ounce | oz | US (food, packages) | 16 oz = 1 lb |
| Stone | st | UK (body weight) | 1 st = 14 lbs |
| Milligram | mg | Medicine, chemistry | 1000 mg = 1 g |
Conversion Formulas
Metric ↔ Imperial
| Conversion | Formula |
|---|---|
| kg to lbs | lbs = kg × 2.20462 |
| lbs to kg | kg = lbs × 0.453592 |
| g to oz | oz = g × 0.035274 |
| oz to g | g = oz × 28.3495 |
| kg to stone | stone = kg × 0.157473 |
| stone to kg | kg = stone × 6.35029 |
Smaller Units
| Conversion | Formula |
|---|---|
| g to mg | mg = g × 1000 |
| mg to g | g = mg ÷ 1000 |
| lbs to oz | oz = lbs × 16 |
| oz to lbs | lbs = oz ÷ 16 |
Example Conversions
| From → To | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kg → lbs | 5 × 2.20462 | 11.0231 lbs |
| 150 lbs → kg | 150 × 0.453592 | 68.0389 kg |
| 500 g → oz | 500 × 0.035274 | 17.637 oz |
| 10 oz → g | 10 × 28.3495 | 283.495 g |
| 8 st → kg | 8 × 6.35029 | 50.8023 kg |
How to Use a Weight Converter
Select input unit (e.g., kg, lbs, oz).
Enter the value (e.g., "70").
Choose output unit (e.g., lbs).
Get instant conversion (e.g., "70 kg = 154.324 lbs").
Practical Applications
✔ Cooking – Convert grams to cups (flour, sugar).
✔ Fitness – Track weight loss in kg/lbs.
✔ Shipping – Calculate package weight for postage.
✔ Medicine – Measure doses in mg vs. g.