Weight Converter
Convert between metric and imperial weight units including kilograms, pounds, ounces, stone and tonnes.
What Is the Weight Converter?
A weight converter converts a mass measurement from one unit to another. This converter supports metric units (mg, g, kg, tonnes) and imperial/US units (ounces, pounds, stone, short tons, long tons). All conversions use internationally recognised reference values.
How to Use the Weight Converter
- Enter the value to convert.
- Select the unit you are converting from.
- Select the unit you are converting to.
- Click Convert.
Formula
Worked Example
70 kg to pounds: 70 ÷ 0.453592 = 154.32 lb
11 stone to kg: 11 × 6.35029 = 69.85 kg
Understanding Your Result
Weight and mass are technically different (weight is a force; mass is the amount of matter), but in everyday use they are treated as equivalent. The metric system uses kilograms as the base unit. The imperial system uses pounds and ounces. Stone is used primarily in the UK and Ireland for body weight.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing metric tonnes (1,000 kg) with US short tons (907 kg) or imperial long tons (1,016 kg).
- Confusing fluid ounces (volume) with ounces (mass) — this converter uses mass ounces only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds.
What is a stone in kilograms?
1 stone = 14 pounds = 6.35029 kilograms.