Mass & Weight Converter
Easily convert mass and weight units. Transform between kilograms, pounds, ounces, and more. Ideal for cooking, fitness, and scientific calculations.
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Kilograms
The base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). This unit is widely used in scientific, commercial, and everyday applications for measuring the mass of objects and substances.
Pounds (US & UK)
A unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 16 ounces. This unit is widely used in everyday applications, such as measuring the weight of people, animals, and goods.
Frequently Asked Questions
To use the Mass & Weight Converter, enter the value you want to convert in the 'Amount to convert' field. Then, select the unit you're converting from in the 'Convert from' dropdown and the unit you're converting to in the 'Convert to' dropdown. The result will instantly appear in the 'Output' box below.
The Mass & Weight Converter supports a wide range of units, including kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, metric tons, short tons, long tons, stone, and more. You can easily convert between any of these units by selecting them from the dropdown menus.
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The Mass & Weight Converter provides highly accurate results, using precise mathematical formulas for conversions. It maintains accuracy up to several decimal places, making it suitable for both everyday use and scientific applications.
Absolutely! The Mass & Weight Converter is designed to handle a wide range of measurements, from very small (like milligrams) to very large (like metric tons). This makes it versatile for various applications, from precise scientific measurements to heavy industrial use.
About the Units
Metric Carats
A unit of mass used for gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams. This unit is particularly relevant in the jewelry industry for weighing precious stones and pearls.
Cental
A unit of mass equal to 100 pounds, used in the grain trade. This unit is commonly used in the agricultural industry for measuring the weight of grains and other commodities.
Decagrams
A metric unit of mass equal to 10 grams. This unit is used for measuring small to moderate quantities of substances, particularly in scientific and laboratory settings.
Earth Masses
A unit of mass equal to the mass of the Earth, used in astronomy and planetary science. This unit is essential for expressing the mass of celestial bodies and understanding their composition and evolution.
Femtograms
A metric unit of mass equal to 10^-15 grams, used for extremely small masses. This unit is particularly relevant in the context of nanotechnology, where extremely small quantities of materials are manipulated and measured.
Grains
A small unit of mass, originally based on the mass of a grain of wheat, used in weighing ammunition, arrows, and pharmaceuticals. This unit is still used today in specific industries where precise measurement of small quantities is crucial.
Grams
The base unit of mass in the metric system, defined as one-thousandth of a kilogram. This unit is widely used in everyday applications, such as measuring the weight of food, chemicals, and other substances.
Hectograms
A metric unit of mass equal to 100 grams. This unit is used for measuring moderate quantities of substances, particularly in commercial and industrial settings.
Hundredweights
A unit of mass equal to 112 pounds in the UK (long hundredweight) or 100 pounds in the US (short hundredweight). This unit is used in trade and commerce for measuring the weight of goods and commodities.
Kilotonnes
A unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms. This unit is used for measuring large quantities of materials, particularly in industrial and construction contexts.
Megatonnes
A unit of mass equal to 1,000,000 metric tons or 1,000,000,000 kilograms. This unit is used for expressing extremely large quantities of materials, often in the context of geological or astronomical scales.
Micrograms
A metric unit of mass equal to one-millionth of a gram. This unit is commonly used in scientific applications, such as measuring the mass of small particles, chemicals, and biological samples.
Milligrams
A metric unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a gram. This unit is widely used in everyday applications, such as measuring the weight of food, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
Nanograms
A metric unit of mass equal to one-billionth of a gram. This unit is particularly relevant in the context of scientific research and applications involving extremely small scales.
Ounces (US & UK)
A unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 1/16 of a pound. This unit is widely used in everyday applications, such as measuring the weight of food, commodities, and other goods.
Ounces (Troy, Precious Metals)
A unit of mass used for precious metals, slightly heavier than the avoirdupois ounce. This unit is particularly relevant in the jewelry and precious metals industries for weighing gold, silver, and other precious materials.
Picograms
A metric unit of mass equal to one-trillionth of a gram. This unit is used in scientific applications involving extremely small quantities of materials, such as in nanotechnology and particle physics.
Pounds (Troy, Precious Metals)
A unit of mass used for precious metals, equal to 12 troy ounces. This unit is particularly relevant in the jewelry and precious metals industries for weighing large quantities of gold, silver, and other precious materials.
Solar Masses
A unit of mass equal to the mass of the Sun, used in astronomy for expressing the mass of stars and galaxies. This unit is essential for understanding the scale and composition of celestial bodies in our universe.
Slugs (G-Pounds)
A unit of mass in the imperial system, defined as the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s² when a force of 1 pound is exerted on it. This unit is used in engineering and physics for measuring the mass of objects in relation to their weight.
Stones
A unit of mass in the imperial system, primarily used in the UK and Ireland, equal to 14 pounds. This unit is commonly used in everyday applications, such as measuring the weight of people and animals.
Tons (US or Short)
A unit of mass in the US customary system, equal to 2,000 pounds or 907.18474 kilograms. This unit is used in the United States for measuring the weight of goods, materials, and commodities.
Tonnes (Metric)
A metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.6 pounds. This unit is widely used in scientific, commercial, and industrial applications for measuring large quantities of materials.