Weight Converter
A Weight Converter is a tool or software used to convert one unit of weight (or mass) into another. Weight (or mass) is a measure of how heavy an object is, and different units are used depending on the system or region.
A Weight Converter is a tool or software used to convert one unit of weight (or mass) into another. Weight (or mass) is a measure of how heavy an object is, and different units are used depending on the system or region.
Common weight (mass) units include:
- Kilograms (kg): A standard metric unit used to measure weight, commonly used globally for everyday items.
- Grams (g): A smaller unit of mass in the metric system, where 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams.
- Milligrams (mg): An even smaller unit of mass in the metric system, where 1 gram = 1,000 milligrams.
- Pounds (lbs): A common unit of weight used in the United States and some other countries that use the Imperial system.
- Ounces (oz): A smaller unit of weight in the Imperial system, where 1 pound = 16 ounces.
- Stones (st): A British unit of weight, commonly used for measuring human body weight, where 1 stone = 14 pounds.
For example, a Weight Converter can help you convert between:
- Kilograms to Pounds: 1 kilogram ≈ 2.20462 pounds
- Grams to Ounces: 1 gram ≈ 0.035274 ounces
- Pounds to Kilograms: 1 pound ≈ 0.453592 kilograms
- Stones to Pounds: 1 stone = 14 pounds
Weight converters are useful in a wide range of fields, including cooking, science, health, and international shipping. They can be found as online tools, apps, or integrated features in calculators.