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Weight Units

Convert Kilograms, Pounds, Ounces, Grams, Stones, and more.

Weight Units | Overview

Weight is a measurement of the force of gravity acting on an object, though in common usage, it is often treated synonymously with mass (the amount of matter in an object).

Common Weight Units

  • Kilogram (kg)The base unit of mass in the SI system.
  • Pound (lb)Common imperial unit used in US and UK.
  • Ounce (oz)1/16th of a pound. Used for small items and food.
  • Gram (g)1/1000th of a kilogram.
  • Stone (st)Used in the UK/Ireland for body weight. 1 stone = 14 lbs.
  • Metric Ton (t)1000 kilograms.

Converting Weight

1 kg ≈ 2.20462 lbs

1 lb ≈ 0.453592 kg

1 oz ≈ 28.3495 g

1 stone = 14 lbs

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