Convert between metric and imperial weight units
Enter a value in any unit field, and all other units will automatically update with the converted values. The conversion happens in real-time as you type.
Technically, mass is the amount of matter in an object (measured in kg or g), while weight is the force of gravity on that mass (measured in Newtons). In everyday usage, these terms are used interchangeably. This converter handles mass units.
For very large or very small numbers, scientific notation is used:
The stone is a unit of weight primarily used in the UK and Ireland for measuring human body weight. One stone equals 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms. For example, someone might weigh "11 stone 5" (11 stones and 5 pounds).