Common Weight & Mass Conversions
Kilogram to Pound
1 kg = 2.20 lb
Pound to Gram
1 lb = 453.59 g
Ounce to Gram
1 oz = 28.35 g
Metric Ton to Pound
1 t = 2204.62 lb
Stone to Kilogram
1 st = 6.35 kg
Gram to Ounce
1 g = 0.035 oz
Weight vs Mass Information
Weight vs Mass
- Mass: Amount of matter in an object (constant everywhere)
- Weight: Force due to gravity on mass (varies by location)
- SI Unit: Kilogram (kg) for mass, Newton (N) for weight
- Common Usage: Terms often used interchangeably
Common Weight Units
- • Metric: gram (g), kilogram (kg), metric ton (t)
- • Imperial: ounce (oz), pound (lb), stone (st), ton
- • Scientific: atomic mass unit (amu), solar mass
- • Precious metals: troy ounce, pennyweight