Weight Converter
Convert between different units of weight including kilograms, pounds, ounces, and more.
1 kilogram = 2.204624 pound
1 kilogram × 1 = 1.000000 kilograms
1.000000 kilograms ÷ 0.453592 = 2.204624 pound
About Weight Units
Weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. In scientific terms, mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted on that mass by gravity. In everyday usage, the terms are often used interchangeably.
Common Weight Units
Metric System
- Metric Ton (t): 1,000 kilograms, used for very heavy objects
- Kilogram (kg): The base unit of mass in the metric system
- Gram (g): 1/1000 of a kilogram, used for lighter objects
- Milligram (mg): 1/1000 of a gram, used in medicine and scientific applications
Imperial/US Customary System
- Ton: 2,000 pounds (US ton) or 2,240 pounds (Imperial ton)
- Stone (st): 14 pounds, commonly used in the UK for body weight
- Pound (lb): 16 ounces, the most common unit in the US
- Ounce (oz): 1/16 of a pound, used for smaller weights
Conversion Formulas
To convert between weight units, you need to multiply by the appropriate conversion factor. For example:
- 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
- 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms
- 1 stone = 6.35029 kilograms
- 1 ounce = 28.3495 grams
Applications
Weight measurements are used in many contexts:
- Cooking and food preparation
- Shipping and postage
- Medicine and healthcare
- Science and engineering
- Commerce and trade