How many pounds are in a kilogram?

One kilogram equals 2.20462 pounds, because 1 pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg. So 5 kg converts to about 11.02 lb.

How do I convert grams to ounces?

Divide the gram value by 28.349523125, since one avoirdupois ounce equals 28.3495 g. For example, 500 g divided by 28.3495 is about 17.64 oz.

How many kilograms are in a stone?

One stone equals exactly 6.35029318 kg, or 14 pounds. A 12-stone person therefore weighs about 76.2 kg.

What is the difference between a metric ton and a US ton?

A metric ton is exactly 1000 kg, while a US (short) ton is exactly 2000 lb, which is 907.18474 kg. The 10% gap matters for freight and vehicle ratings.

A carat is exactly 200 milligrams (0.0002 kg) and is the standard unit for gemstone weight. It is unrelated to the carat used for gold purity, which is a 24-point scale.

Is 1 ounce of gold the same as 1 ounce of flour?

No. Groceries use the avoirdupois ounce of 28.3495 g, while precious metals use the troy ounce of about 31.1035 g. This tool converts the avoirdupois ounce used for everyday weights.

Is my data stored when I convert weights?

No. All conversions run in your browser using JavaScript. Your values are never uploaded to a server, stored or logged.

Can the converter handle very large or very small values?

Yes. The unit list spans milligrams to metric tons, and values in between are converted with full precision, so both a vitamin dose and a freight load work in the same tool.

How many ounces are in a pound?

There are exactly 16 ounces in a pound, because the ounce is defined as one sixteenth of the pound. A 3 lb package therefore weighs 48 oz.

What does a 70 kg person weigh in stones and pounds?

70 kg converts to about 154.3 lb, which is 11 stone 0.3 lb — roughly 11 stone. Divide kilograms by 6.35029318 to get stones directly, or by 0.45359237 for pounds.

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