Weight Converter
Convert between kilograms, pounds, grams and ounces instantly.
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Weight conversion is used daily in cooking, fitness, shipping and healthcare. The metric system uses grams and kilograms while the US relies on ounces and pounds for food, body weight and postage. Our weight converter handles all 12 unit pairs and includes fun real-world comparisons - like the weight of elephants and smartphones - to put the numbers in perspective.
Frequently asked questions
The most common weight conversion is kilograms to pounds. One kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds. This conversion is used for body weight, food packaging and shipping between metric and imperial countries.
To convert grams to ounces, multiply by 0.035274. For example, 100 grams equals approximately 3.5274 ounces. Grams are the metric standard for food and medicine while ounces are used in the US for the same purposes.
Metric weight units (grams, kilograms) are based on powers of 10 and used in most countries. Imperial units (ounces, pounds) are used primarily in the US. There are 1000 grams in a kilogram and 16 ounces in a pound. One pound equals approximately 453.592 grams.
There are exactly 16 ounces in a pound. This conversion is used daily in US cooking, food labeling and postal measurements. For reference, a standard can of soda is 12 oz (0.75 lb) and a typical chicken breast is about 6-8 oz.
To convert grams to pounds, divide by 453.592 (or multiply by 0.00220462). For example, 500 grams equals approximately 1.102 pounds. This conversion is common when following US recipes that list ingredients in pounds and ounces.
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