Weight Converter - kg to lb, Grams to Ounces

Convert between kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, stone, milligrams, and metric tons with instant results, formulas, and step-by-step breakdowns. Enter a value in the calculator below, or browse the popular converters and reference table further down.

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= 2.2

kg × 2.204623 = lb

Kilogram to Pound converter

Converting Weight and Mass Units

Weight and mass conversions are essential for fitness, cooking, shipping, and health records. The metric system uses grams and kilograms, while the imperial system uses ounces, pounds, and stone. The base relationship is 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms (exact), from which all other weight conversions are derived.

The most common conversions are kilograms to pounds for body weight and gym equipment, grams to ounces for cooking and nutrition labels, and stone to kilograms for UK health contexts. Each converter includes the precise multiplication factor and worked examples.

Units Covered

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Popular Converters

arrow_forwardkg to lb1 kg = 2.2 lb arrow_forwardlb to kg1 lb = 0.4536 kg arrow_forwardg to oz1 g = 0.0353 oz arrow_forwardoz to g1 oz = 28.35 g arrow_forwardst to lb1 st = 14 lb arrow_forwardst to kg1 st = 6.35 kg arrow_forwardkg to st1 kg = 0.1575 st arrow_forwardkg to g1 kg = 1,000 g arrow_forwardlb to oz1 lb = 16 oz arrow_forwardt to kg1 t = 1,000 kg arrow_forwardt to lb1 t = 2,204.62 lb arrow_forwardmg to g1 mg = 0.001 g

Common Conversion Values

Value	kg → lb	g → oz	st → lb	kg → st
1	2.2	0.0353	14	0.1575
5	11.02	0.1764	70	0.7874
10	22.05	0.3527	140	1.57
25	55.12	0.8818	350	3.94
50	110.23	1.76	700	7.87
100	220.46	3.53	1,400	15.75
500	1,102.31	17.64	7,000	78.74

How These Conversions Work

Each unit pair has a fixed conversion factor defined by international standards. Multiply or divide by the factor to convert. Here are three examples:

1 kg = 2.2 lb. Multiply by 2.204623. kg to lb converter.

10 lb = 4.54 kg. Multiply by 0.453592. lb to kg converter.

10 g = 0.3527 oz. Multiply by 0.035274. g to oz converter.

Results above are rounded for readability. Each converter page shows the full-precision factor. For complete formulas with worked examples, visit the formulas hub.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between weight and mass? expand_more

Mass is the amount of matter in an object (measured in kilograms). Weight is the force of gravity on that mass (measured in newtons). In everyday use, "weight" and "mass" are used interchangeably with units like kilograms and pounds.

What are the most common weight conversions? expand_more

The most searched weight conversions are kilograms to pounds, grams to ounces, stone to kilograms, and pounds to kilograms. These are used for fitness, cooking, shipping, and health records.

How many pounds are in a kilogram? expand_more

One kilogram equals approximately 2.2 pounds (exact: 2.20462). To convert kg to lb, multiply by 2.2046. See the kg to lb converter.

What is a stone in pounds and kilograms? expand_more

One stone equals exactly 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms. Stone is commonly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight. See the stone to pounds converter.

Are metric tons the same as regular tons? expand_more

A metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kilograms or about 2,205 pounds. A US (short) ton is 2,000 pounds. A UK (long) ton is 2,240 pounds. UnitCompare uses metric tons.