Weight Converter
Convert weight between kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, stones, and tons. Accurate, instant, and free.
About Weight Converter
A weight converter removes the guesswork from one of the most frequent everyday conversions: swapping between metric and imperial mass units. Recipes, gym programs, shipping quotes, and international purchases all mix kilograms, pounds, grams, and ounces. Rather than remembering rough multipliers, this tool gives you an exact answer every time, so a package weighs what you think it does and your nutrition tracking stays accurate.
All conversions resolve through the kilogram as the base unit, using exact international factors. One kilogram equals 2.20462 pounds and 35.274 ounces, while one pound is exactly 0.453592 kilograms. Because every pair converts through a single reference, results stay consistent whether you move from grams to stones or tons to ounces. Decimal values are handled precisely, so portion weights and small measurements convert without losing accuracy.
Cooks scaling recipes across unit systems, gym-goers converting personal records, and anyone shipping parcels internationally will use it constantly. Travelers checking luggage limits in a foreign unit and students verifying their metric-imperial arithmetic also benefit from the instant, accurate answers. Online sellers comparing supplier weights in different units find it a reliable way to keep listings consistent.
How to Use
- Type a weight value.
- Choose the from and to units from the dropdowns.
- See the result update instantly and copy it if needed.
Example
70 kilograms 154.324 pounds
One kilogram equals 2.20462 pounds, so 70 kg × 2.20462 = 154.324 lb. This covers the metric-to-imperial conversion most people search for.
FAQ
What units does this converter include?
Milligrams, grams, kilograms, metric tons, ounces, pounds, and stones — the units used in cooking, fitness, shipping, and daily life.
Is a kilogram really heavier than a pound?
Yes. One kilogram is about 2.2 pounds, which is why converting kg to lb always multiplies by roughly 2.2.
Can I convert for cooking measurements?
For weight-based ingredients, yes. Volume measurements like cups are a separate concern better served by an ingredient-specific tool.
Why do some countries use kilograms and others pounds?
Metric units are standard in most of the world, while the US and a few other places use imperial units in daily life. Converting between them is simply a matter of applying the fixed factors.
How precise are conversions for large weights?
The tool uses exact factors and keeps a sensible number of decimal places, so even multi-ton values convert with far more accuracy than practical weighing scales can measure.