Convert kilograms (kg) to pounds, grams, ounces, tons, and other mass units.
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The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass, used in science, medicine, commerce, and daily life worldwide.
Common Kilogram Conversions
- 1 kg = 1,000 g — one kilogram equals one thousand grams.
- 1 kg ≈ 2.205 lb — multiply by 2.205 to convert to pounds.
- 1 kg ≈ 35.274 oz — multiply by 35.274 to convert to ounces.
- 1 kg = 0.001 t — one thousand kilograms equals one metric ton.
- 1 kg ≈ 0.157 st — multiply by 0.157 to convert to stones (UK).
The kilogram is the standard in most countries. The US and Myanmar are among the few where pounds and ounces still prevail in everyday use.