Weight Converter
Result
Enter an amount.
Convert any mass value between metric and imperial units in one place. Enter an amount, choose the unit you have and the unit you want, and the result updates live. It handles kilograms, grams, milligrams, metric tonnes, pounds, ounces, and stone, all calculated client-side with no signup.
How to use
- Type the weight you want to convert into the amount field.
- Choose the unit you are converting from in the first selector.
- Choose the unit you want the result in using the second selector.
- Read the converted value, then use Swap to reverse the direction or Copy to grab the number.
Examples
- 5 kilograms converts to about 11.0231 pounds.
- 1 metric tonne converts to exactly 1000 kilograms.
- 1 stone converts to exactly 14 pounds.
FAQs
- How many grams are in a kilogram?
- There are 1000 grams in one kilogram. A kilogram is 1000 grams, a gram is 1000 milligrams, and a metric tonne is 1000 kilograms.
- How many pounds are in a kilogram?
- One kilogram equals about 2.2046 pounds. The converter uses the international pound, defined as exactly 453.59237 grams, so results are precise.
- How many pounds are in a stone?
- One stone equals exactly 14 pounds, which is about 6.35 kilograms. Stone is commonly used for body weight in the UK and Ireland.
- Does this convert between metric and imperial units?
- Yes. You can convert freely in either direction between metric units (tonne, kilogram, gram, milligram) and imperial units (pound, ounce, stone).
- Are the conversions accurate?
- Yes. All factors are defined relative to the gram using standard definitions, and results are rounded to a sensible number of significant digits to avoid floating point noise.
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