UnitConWeight / Mass
Weight and mass are different physical concepts, but in everyday use people often use the words interchangeably. Mass measures the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force acting on that mass due to gravity. The SI base unit of mass is the kilogram. This converter is useful for cooking, fitness tracking, shipping, manufacturing, and scientific work.
Common conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 Kilogram | 2.204623 Pound |
| 1 Pound | 453.5924 Gram |
| 1 Stone | 6.350293 Kilogram |
| 1 Tonne | 2,204.623 Pound |
| 1 Ounce | 28.34952 Gram |
| 70 Kilogram | 154.3236 Pound |
| 1 Short Ton | 907.1847 Kilogram |
| 100 Gram | 3.527396 Ounce |
Frequently asked questions
One kilogram equals 2.20462 pounds. That is the standard conversion used for body weight, shipping, and product labels.
Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass. On Earth the distinction is often ignored in daily conversation, which is why one converter usually covers both.
One pound contains 16 ounces. This is one of the most common conversions for cooking, groceries, and postal measurements.
One stone equals 14 pounds, or about 6.35029 kilograms. Stones are still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight.
Divide grams by 28.3495 to get ounces. This conversion is especially useful in recipes, nutrition labels, and small parcel weights.