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2026-03-11
| From | To | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | pounds (lb) | × 2.20462 |
| 1 kg | ounces (oz) | × 35.274 |
| 1 pound | kg | × 0.453592 |
| 1 ounce | grams | × 28.3495 |
| 1 stone (st) | kg | × 6.35029 |
| 1 tonne (t) | kg | × 1,000 |
| 1 short ton (US) | kg | × 907.185 |
| 1 long ton (UK) | kg | × 1,016.05 |
In the US and UK, weight is measured in pounds (lb) and stones (st). If a sports nutrition package says "5 lbs," that is 2.27 kg.
American recipes often use ounces (oz) and pounds instead of grams:
1 oz ≈ 28 g
1 lb ≈ 454 g
International rates often list weight limits in both kg and lbs. FedEx and UPS in the US work with pounds.
Troy ounce (troy oz) = 31.1035 g (for gold, silver)
Carat (ct) = 0.2 g (for gemstones)
Convert any weight units with the Weight Converter.
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