Unit Converter

About Weight Units

Weight units are units used to measure the mass of objects. Two main measurement systems are used worldwide: the Metric system and the Imperial system.

Metric System Weight Units

• Kilogram (kg): The base unit of weight in the metric system.
• Gram (g): 1 kilogram = 1000 grams
• Milligram (mg): 1 gram = 1000 milligrams
• Ton: 1 ton = 1000 kilograms

Imperial System Weight Units

• Pound (lb): Common weight unit in the Imperial system.
• Ounce (oz): 1 pound = 16 ounces
• Stone: 1 stone = 14 pounds (common in the UK)
• Ton (Imperial ton): 1 ton = 2240 pounds

Weight Conversions

To convert between different weight units, specific conversion factors are used. One of the most common conversions is between pounds and kilograms:

• 1 kilogram = 2.20462262 pounds
• 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms

Popular Weight Conversions

Some of the most frequently searched weight conversions include:

• How many pounds equals 1 kg? (2.20 lb)
• How many kg equals 1 pound? (0.45 kg)
• How many grams equals 1 kg? (1000 g)
• How many kg equals 1 ton? (1000 kg)

Usage Areas

Weight conversions are used in many areas of daily life:

• Health and Fitness: Body weight tracking, diet planning
• Cooking: Recipe ingredient conversions
• International Trade: Product weight calculations
• Science and Engineering: Technical calculations
• Travel: Luggage weight limits