Weight & Mass Converter
Convert between kilograms, pounds, ounces, and more. Perfect for fitness tracking, cooking, and international trade.
Popular Conversions
Fitness & Body Weight
Cooking & Recipes
Understanding Weight Systems
Metric System
Imperial System
Precious Metals
Common Use Cases
Fitness & Health
Body weight tracking, equipment weights, nutrition planning
Cooking & Baking
Recipe conversions, ingredient measurements, portion control
Shipping & Trade
Package weights, cargo calculations, customs declarations
Precious Metals
Gold, silver, jewelry, investment calculations
About Weight Converter
Comprehensive weight and mass converter supporting metric, imperial, and specialized units. Perfect for international shipping, cooking, precious metals, and scientific calculations.
Common Use Cases
International shipping calculations
Cooking and recipe conversions
Precious metal trading
Scientific research measurements
Health and fitness tracking
Engineering and manufacturing
Examples & Demonstrations
Standard metric to imperial conversion
Input:
1 kilogram to pounds
Output:
2.205 pounds
Precious metal weight conversion
Input:
1 troy ounce to grams
Output:
31.1035 grams
British stone to metric conversion
Input:
10 stones to kilograms
Output:
63.5 kilograms
Tips & Best Practices
Use metric units for scientific precision
Remember: 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs for quick estimates
Troy ounces are heavier than regular ounces
Stones are commonly used in UK for body weight
Always specify unit type for precious metals
Consider local measurement preferences
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between mass and weight?
Mass is the amount of matter in an object (measured in kg), while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass (measured in Newtons). In everyday use, these terms are often used interchangeably.
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
1 kilogram equals approximately 2.205 pounds. This is the most common conversion between metric and imperial weight systems.
What is a stone and how is it used?
A stone is a British imperial unit equal to 14 pounds or about 6.35 kilograms. It's commonly used in the UK and Ireland for measuring body weight.
What's the difference between troy ounce and regular ounce?
A troy ounce (31.1g) is heavier than a regular (avoirdupois) ounce (28.35g). Troy ounces are used for precious metals like gold and silver, while regular ounces are used for everyday items.
How do I convert cooking measurements accurately?
For cooking, use the specific ingredient's density. For example, 1 cup of flour ≈ 120g, while 1 cup of sugar ≈ 200g. Our converter handles weight conversions; for volume-to-weight, you'll need ingredient-specific conversions.
Why Choose Weight Converter?
Our weight converter stands out from other online tools with its precision, speed, and user-friendly interface. Built by engineers for professionals, students, and everyday users, it provides accurate results instantly without requiring any software installation or registration.
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