Weight Converter (kg, lb, oz, g, etc.)
Convert weights between various metric and imperial units including kilograms, pounds, ounces, grams, stones, and tons.
Comprehensive Weight Converter
Our Weight Converter is a versatile tool that allows for easy and accurate conversions between a wide range of weight and mass units. Whether you're working with metric units like kilograms and grams, or imperial units like pounds, ounces, and stones, this calculator has you covered.
⚖️ How to Use the Converter
- Enter Weight: Input the numerical value of the weight you wish to convert into the "Value" field.
- Select 'From' Unit: Choose the unit of your input value from the "From" dropdown list.
- Select 'To' Unit: Choose the target unit you want to convert to from the "To" dropdown list.
- Click "Convert": The tool will perform the calculation.
- View Result: The converted weight is displayed, along with a "Visual Calculation" section that breaks down the conversion process. You can use the swap button (⇄) to quickly interchange the 'From' and 'To' units.
Supported Units
This converter supports the following units of weight/mass:
- Tonne (t)
- Kilogram (kg)
- Gram (g)
- Milligram (mg)
- Microgram (µg)
- Imperial Ton (long ton)
- US Ton (short ton)
- Stone (st)
- Pound (lb)
- Ounce (oz)
🔢 Conversion Process
All conversions are performed by first converting the input value to a base unit (kilograms, kg) and then converting from kilograms to the target unit. The "Visual Calculation" section illustrates this:
- Input Value [Original Unit] → Value in Kilograms (kg)
- Value in Kilograms (kg) → Output Value [Target Unit]
Key conversion factors (approximate): 1 kg ≈ 2.20462 lb; 1 lb = 16 oz; 1 stone = 14 lb; 1 tonne = 1000 kg.
💡 Common Use Cases
- Health & Fitness: Converting body weight, gym weights, or dietary measurements.
- Travel: Understanding baggage allowances or weights in different countries.
- Cooking & Recipes: Accurately converting ingredient weights from international recipes.
- Science & Engineering: Working with material specifications or experimental data across various unit systems.
- Shipping & Logistics: Converting package weights between metric and imperial tons, pounds, or kilograms.
- Agriculture & Industry: Measuring produce, materials, or bulk goods in tonnes, kilograms, or tons.
✨ Further Explanation of Units
- Microgram (µg): One millionth of a gram. Used for very small quantities, often in medicine or chemistry.
- Milligram (mg): One thousandth of a gram. Common in pharmaceuticals and fine measurements.
- Gram (g): A base unit in the metric system for small weights, like food ingredients. 1000 grams = 1 kilogram.
- Kilogram (kg): The primary unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). Widely used worldwide.
- Tonne (Metric Ton, t): Equal to 1,000 kilograms. Used for large quantities like cargo or industrial materials.
- Ounce (oz): An imperial unit of weight. Approximately 28.35 grams. 16 ounces = 1 pound.
- Pound (lb): A common imperial unit of weight. Approximately 0.4536 kilograms.
- Stone (st): An imperial unit equal to 14 pounds. Primarily used in the UK and Ireland for body weight.
- US Ton (Short Ton): Equal to 2,000 pounds (approximately 907.185 kg). Commonly used in the United States.
- Imperial Ton (Long Ton): Equal to 2,240 pounds (approximately 1016.047 kg). Historically used in the UK and Commonwealth countries.
This enhanced Weight Converter offers a robust solution for a wide array of weight and mass conversion needs.