Mass Converter

Convert mass units including kilograms, grams, milligrams, metric tons, pounds, ounces, tons, slugs, stones, carats, grains, and more.

Convert Mass

1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
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Common mass conversions

Kilograms to pounds:
1 kg = 2.20462 lb

Pounds to kilograms:
1 lb = 0.453592 kg

Metric tons to kilograms:
1 t = 1,000 kg

Ounces to grams:
1 oz = 28.3495 g

Where mass conversions are used

Mass conversions are useful for material quantities, equipment weight, shipping weights, product specifications, laboratory measurements, agricultural inputs, food weights, and engineering calculations.

Use this converter when comparing metric, U.S. customary, imperial, scientific, and engineering mass units.

What your mass result means

Your result shows the entered mass converted from the starting unit into the selected ending unit. The calculator also shows the conversion rate used so you can verify the calculation.

For engineering and material work, make sure the mass unit matches your data sheet, drawing, load table, shipping document, product label, or calculation sheet.

Mass converter tips

Frequently asked questions

What is mass?

Mass is the amount of matter in an object. It is different from weight, which is the force caused by gravity.

What is the SI unit of mass?

The SI base unit of mass is the kilogram, abbreviated as kg.

How many pounds are in one kilogram?

One kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds.

How many grams are in one ounce?

One ounce equals approximately 28.3495 grams.

Can I convert negative mass values?

This converter is designed for mass magnitude conversions, so it uses non-negative values.