Mass Converter

Free online mass converter

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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

  • Gram (g) (g)
    A gram is 1/1000 kg; ubiquitous in cooking, medicine, and lab work.
  • Kilogram (kg) (kg)
    The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined by Planck’s constant since 2019.
  • Long ton (UK) (lt)
    Common mass unit used in science, engineering, and daily life.
  • Milligram (mg) (mg)
    A milligram is 1/1,000,000 kg; used in pharmaceuticals and micro-dosing.
  • Ounce (oz) (oz)
    An ounce is 1/16 lb, ≈28.35 g. Note: troy ounce is different (~31.1 g).
  • Pound (lb) (lb)
    A pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg (avoirdupois system).
  • Slug (slug)
    Common mass unit used in science, engineering, and daily life.
  • Stone (st) (st)
    A stone is 14 lb (~6.35 kg), still used for body weight in the UK/Ireland.
  • 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 /convert/meter-to-foot/2.5.

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