Mass Converter
Free online mass converter
Popular mass conversions
About mass units
Mass quantifies matter. The SI base unit is the kilogram (kg), defined via Planck’s constant since 2019.
- Pound: exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959.
- Ounce: 1/16 lb; common in cooking and retail.
Units in Mass Converter
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Gram (g)
(g)
A gram is 1/1000 kg; ubiquitous in cooking, medicine, and lab work.
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Kilogram (kg)
(kg)
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined by Planck’s constant since 2019.
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Long ton (UK)
(lt)
Common mass unit used in science, engineering, and daily life.
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Milligram (mg)
(mg)
A milligram is 1/1,000,000 kg; used in pharmaceuticals and micro-dosing.
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Ounce (oz)
(oz)
An ounce is 1/16 lb, ≈28.35 g. Note: troy ounce is different (~31.1 g).
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Pound (lb)
(lb)
A pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg (avoirdupois system).
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Slug
(slug)
Common mass unit used in science, engineering, and daily life.
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Stone (st)
(st)
A stone is 14 lb (~6.35 kg), still used for body weight in the UK/Ireland.
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Tonne (t)
(t)
A tonne (metric ton) is 1,000 kg, the default in shipping and manufacturing.
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FAQ
Is mass conversion exact?
Many conversions are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Can I share a specific result?
Yes. Every converter has a clean, shareable URL like
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