Weight Converter

Weight Conversion Guide

Whether you're following a recipe, shipping a package, or lifting weights at the gym, converting between metric and imperial weight measurements is a regular necessity.

Key Conversion Formulas

• Kilograms (kg) to Pounds (lbs): Multiply by ~2.2046. A 10kg weight is 22.046 lbs.
• Pounds (lbs) to Kilograms (kg): Divide by 2.2046.
• Grams (g) to Ounces (oz): Divide by 28.349.
• Ounces (oz) to Grams (g): Multiply by 28.349.

Metric System Simplicity

Unlike the imperial system, the metric system scales by factors of 10. There are exactly 1,000 grams in a kilogram. In contrast, there are 16 ounces in a pound.