How to Calculate Weight Conversion
What is Weight Conversion?
A weight and mass conversion calculator switches between metric (kg, g, mg) and imperial (lbs, oz, stone) and other mass units used globally.
Formula
1 kg = 2.20462 lb = 35.274 oz | 1 stone = 14 lb = 6.35029 kg | 1 metric ton = 1000 kg = 2204.62 lb
- kg
- Kilograms (metric)
- lb
- Pounds (imperial/US)
- st
- Stone (UK/Ireland)
Step-by-Step Guide
- 11 kg = 2.20462 lbs = 35.274 oz
- 21 lb = 453.592 g = 16 oz
- 31 stone = 14 lbs = 6.350 kg
- 41 tonne (metric) = 1,000 kg = 2,204.6 lbs
Worked Examples
Input
75 kg to stone and pounds
Result
75 / 6.350 = 11.81 stone = 11 stone 11.3 lbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What's heavier: 1 pound or 1 kilogram?
1 kg = 2.20 lb. Kilogram is heavier. Pound is smaller unit.
How do I convert 150 pounds to kilograms?
150 lb ÷ 2.20462 ≈ 68.04 kg.
What's a stone used for?
UK/Ireland: body weight. 14 stone = 196 lb ≈ 89 kg. Less common now; metric preferred.