About Weight and Mass Converter
This converter tool allows you to convert between a wide variety of weight and mass units including metric, imperial, troy, and scientific units used in different fields.
Common Weight Conversions
| From |
To |
Conversion Factor |
| 1 kilogram |
2.20462 pounds |
Multiply by 2.20462 |
| 1 pound |
0.453592 kilograms |
Multiply by 0.453592 |
| 1 gram |
0.035274 ounces |
Multiply by 0.035274 |
| 1 ounce |
28.3495 grams |
Multiply by 28.3495 |
| 1 metric ton |
1.10231 short tons |
Multiply by 1.10231 |
| 1 short ton |
0.907185 metric tons |
Multiply by 0.907185 |
Did You Know?
- The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).
- A troy pound contains 12 troy ounces, while a standard pound contains 16 ounces.
- The Planck mass is considered the smallest measurable mass in physics.
- The mass of the Sun is about 333,000 times that of Earth.