Weight and Mass Converter

Convert kilograms, pounds, ounces, stones and tonnes.

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1 kg in pound

2.204623 lb

1 kg = 2.2046226 lb

1 kg expressed in every weight & mass unit.
Unit	Symbol	Value
Microgram	µg	1,000,000,000
Milligram	mg	1,000,000
Gram	g	1,000
Kilogram	kg	1
Metric tonne	t	0.001000
Quintal	q	0.010000
Grain	gr	15,432.358353
Ounce	oz	35.273962
Pound	lb	2.204623
Stone	st	0.157473
US ton (short)	ton	0.001102
UK ton (long)	long tn	0.000984
Carat	ct	5,000
Troy ounce	ozt	32.150747
Troy pound	lbt	2.679229
Tola	tola	85.735324

What does Weight Converter do?

Convert between 16 units of mass, including the troy units used for precious metals and the tola used in South Asia. Stone-and-pounds composite entry is available for body weight.

How to Use Weight Converter

1
Enter a weightAny value.
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Select the unitsFrom and to.
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Read the conversionPlus every other unit in the list.

Key Features

16 units including troy weights and the South Asian tola
Exact factor: 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg
Stone-and-pounds composite mode for body weight
Short ton, long ton and metric tonne kept distinct
Reference table for common values

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pounds is a kilogram?

2.20462 pounds, from the exact definition that one pound is 0.45359237 kg. For rough mental arithmetic, doubling and adding 10% is close enough.

What is a stone?

14 pounds, or about 6.35 kg. It is still the everyday unit for body weight in the UK and Ireland. The composite mode lets you enter stone and pounds together.

What is a troy ounce?

The unit for precious metals, at 31.1035 grams — about 10% heavier than the ordinary avoirdupois ounce of 28.35 grams. Gold and silver prices are always quoted per troy ounce.

What is the difference between the tonne and the ton?

A metric tonne is 1,000 kg. A US short ton is 907.18 kg and a UK long ton is 1,016.05 kg. All three are listed separately because the difference is around 10%.