Mass converter
This converter changes a weight between metric units and pounds and ounces. People use it for body weight, shipping packages, cooking and science classes. Strictly speaking it converts mass, which is what scales report in everyday use.
- Runs in your browser
- Free, no account needed
- Copy or download the result
Result
Example
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1 kg = 2.20462262185 lb
How to use the mass converter
- Type a mass of zero or greater, such as 1.
- Choose the starting unit in From, such as Kilograms (kg).
- Choose the target unit in To, such as Pounds (lb).
- Press Run to see the weight in the new unit. Copy result or Download it.
How it works
Supported units: kilograms, grams, milligrams, metric tonnes, pounds and ounces.
Pounds and ounces are avoirdupois units. One pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, and there are 16 ounces in a pound.
A metric tonne is 1,000 kilograms. US short tons, stones and troy ounces are not included.
It converts mass only, not force units like newtons.
A negative mass gives an error.
Everything runs in your browser. Your input is not uploaded or stored.
Questions and answers
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
One kilogram is about 2.20462 pounds.
How many grams are in an ounce?
One avoirdupois ounce is about 28.3495 grams.
Can I enter pounds and ounces together?
No. Enter one number. For 5 pounds 8 ounces, enter 5.5 pounds or 88 ounces.
Is a tonne the same as a ton?
No. A metric tonne is 1,000 kg. A US short ton is 2,000 pounds, about 907 kg, and is not in this tool.