How do I convert kg to lb?

Multiply kilograms by 2.20462262185 to get pounds. Example: 70 kg ≈ 154.32 lb.

A stone is a UK/Irish unit of mass equal to 14 pounds (6.35029318 kg). Common for body weight.

What is the difference between metric ton and US ton?

A metric ton (tonne) is 1000 kg. A US (short) ton is 2000 lb ≈ 907.18474 kg. This tool converts both.

Weight Converter – kg, lb, stone, ounces, tons

Weight Converter

Convert quickly between kilograms, pounds, stones, ounces and tons. Type a value in any field and all the others will update instantly.

Kilograms kg

Pounds lb

Stones st

Ounces oz

Metric ton (tonne) t (1000 kg)

US short ton US ton

Common weight conversions

From	To	Multiply by
kg	lb	2.20462262185
lb	kg	0.45359237
kg	oz	35.27396195
stone	kg	6.35029318
metric ton	kg	1000
US short ton	kg	907.18474

How this weight converter works

We use kilograms (kg) as the internal base unit. Every time you enter a value, it is converted to kg, then from kg to all the other units using exact factors.

Key factors

1 lb = 0.45359237 kg
1 oz = 0.028349523125 kg
1 stone = 6.35029318 kg
1 metric ton = 1000 kg
1 US short ton = 907.18474 kg

FAQ

Why so many decimals? We keep NIST-style exactness. Round to 2–3 decimals for everyday use.
Which ton should I use? For international/metric use “metric ton”; for US freight use “US short ton”.