How to use
Enter a number and pick the units — the result appears instantly, with a table of the value in every weight unit below.
Definitions
- 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly; 1 kg ≈ 2.2046 lb.
- 1 ounce = 1/16 lb = 28.349523125 g.
- 1 stone = 14 lb ≈ 6.35 kg — common for body weight in the UK.
- A US (short) ton = 2,000 lb ≈ 907.18 kg; a UK (long) ton = 2,240 lb ≈ 1,016.05 kg; a metric ton = 1,000 kg.
- 1 carat = 0.2 g, for gemstones.
Examples
- 150 lb = 68.04 kg.
- 70 kg = 154.32 lb.
- 100 g = 3.53 oz.
FAQ
How many kilograms are in a pound? 0.45359237 kg — about 454 g. Quick estimate: divide pounds by 2.2.
Is this weight or mass? Strictly speaking, kilograms and pounds measure mass; in everyday language we call it weight.
To convert ingredients between cups and grams, use the cups to grams converter.