Weight Converter
Convert between kilograms, pounds, ounces, stone and more.
Mass and weight
In everyday language people say weight, while scientists say mass. For conversions between units such as kilograms and pounds the numbers are the same, so this tool works for both.
Exact definitions
- 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms (exactly)
- 1 ounce = 1/16 pound = 28.349523125 grams
- 1 stone = 14 pounds = 6.35029318 kilograms
- 1 US short ton = 2,000 pounds
- 1 metric tonne = 1,000 kilograms
Example
70 kg ÷ 0.45359237 = 154.32 lb. In stone and pounds that is about 11 stone 0 lb (11.02 stone).
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kg to pounds quickly?
Multiply by 2.2 for a rough answer, or by 2.20462 for a precise one.
Is a tonne the same as a ton?
A metric tonne is 1,000 kg. The US short ton is 907.18 kg, and the UK long ton is 1,016 kg, which is not included here.
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