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Weight Converter

Convert kilograms, grams, pounds and ounces for shipping, gym plates and kitchen work.

Estimates only — not professional financial, medical, legal or engineering advice. Read full disclaimer.

Result

Fill in the form and click Calculate to see your result here.

How it's calculated

Mass × metric/imperial conversion factors (kg ↔ lb, etc.).

Example

Example: Weight Converter

Inputs

  • Value: 1
  • From Unit: kg
  • To Unit: lb

Outputs

  • Converted Value: 2.204623

This example uses typical sample values. Adjust the inputs above to see how the results change for your own numbers.

About this calculator

Logistics labels and gym plates still mix lb and kg. This converter does a clean unit change so a 20 kg sack is not treated as 20 lb on an airway bill.

Trade and medical dosing require statutory tables. Do not dose medicine from this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kilogram. Factors: mg 1e-6, g 0.001, kg 1, metric ton 1000, avoirdupois pound 0.45359237 kg (exact), ounce 0.028349523125 kg, stone 6.35029318 kg.
Both avoirdupois 0.45359237 kg. Troy pound is not supported.
ton_metric = 1000 kg. Short ton (2000 lb) is not this option.
Not listed. Do not use grams as “carat” without ×0.2 g.
Convert lb→kg here then BMI metric, or use BMI imperial mode which already uses 0.45359237.
Supported. 1 stone = 14 lb = 6.35029318 kg.
This is mass. Engineering kgf is not a unit here.
Yes, 50 kg is 50 in kg. Bags are not a unit — enter kg.
Display decimals may be too coarse for bullion. Use a jeweller’s scale.
mg is the smallest; mcg doses need ×0.001 mg care. Not a dosage calculator.

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