How Weight Converter conversion works
Use this tool for package weights, recipe quantities, travel allowances, and product specifications.
Weight units convert through kilograms. One international avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Weight Converter conversion examples
- 1 kilogram equals 2.2046 pounds.
- 16 ounces equals 453.5924 grams.
Weight Converter accuracy and rounding
Use the source scale's stated tolerance for shipping, laboratory, and regulated measurements.
Questions about the Weight Converter
Is weight the same as mass?
Everyday use often treats the terms alike. The units here are mass units used as conventional weights.
How many ounces are in a pound?
There are 16 avoirdupois ounces in one pound.
Are these troy ounces?
No. This tool uses standard avoirdupois ounces, not the troy units used for precious metals.