About Weight Conversion

Weight measurement varies around the world, with different countries and industries using different units. Our weight calculator helps you easily convert between these units for cooking, fitness, shipping, and everyday measurements.

Common Weight Units:

• Kilogram (kg) - The base SI unit of mass, used worldwide for most measurements
• Gram (g) - Commonly used for food measurements and small items (1 kg = 1000 g)
• Pound (lb) - Primary unit in the US customary system (1 lb ≈ 0.4536 kg)
• Ounce (oz) - Used for smaller measurements, especially in cooking (16 oz = 1 lb)
• Stone (st) - Used primarily in the UK for body weight (1 st = 14 lb ≈ 6.35 kg)
• Milligram (mg) - Used for very small measurements like medication (1000 mg = 1 g)

Conversion Formulas:

• 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
• 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms
• 1 ounce = 28.3495 grams
• 1 stone = 6.35029 kilograms
• 1 gram = 1000 milligrams

Practical Applications:

• Converting recipe measurements for international cooking
• Tracking fitness progress in different units
• Calculating shipping weights for international packages
• Understanding product specifications in different markets
• Medication dosage conversions