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Conversion · Weight

Weight Converter

Convert a weight between metric and imperial units.

Weight Converter

Enter a value, choose the units, then select Convert.

How this conversion works

Every weight unit has an exact, fixed equivalent in kilograms (for example, 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms exactly). Converting from one unit to another multiplies the value by the first unit's kilogram equivalent, then divides by the second unit's.

Examples

1 kilogram = 1,000 grams. 1 pound = 16 ounces. 1 metric ton = 1,000 kilograms. 1 kilogram ≈ 2.20462 pounds.

About these conversion factors

These are the internationally defined metric and avoirdupois unit equivalents (the pound is defined exactly as 0.45359237 kilograms) — standard physical constants, not estimates.

Frequently asked questions

Does the result update automatically?

Yes — once you've entered a value, changing either unit recalculates the result immediately, without needing to select Convert again.

Why does the calculator say my input is invalid?

The value field is empty or not a number, or it's negative — a weight can't be less than zero.