Ultimate Weight Conversion Guide: Tools, Charts & Formulas
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Easy-to-use tools for instant weight conversions
Reference Charts
Quick lookup tables for common conversions
Formulas & Examples
Learn how to manually convert between units
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Weight Conversion Guide
Kilograms to Milligrams Converter
Conversion Formula
1 kilogram = 1,000,000 milligrams
milligrams = kilograms × 1,000,000
Example Conversion
Convert 0.005 kg to mg:
0.005 kg × 1,000,000 = 5,000 mg
Kilograms to Grams Converter
Conversion Formula
1 kilogram = 1,000 grams
grams = kilograms × 1,000
Example Conversion
Convert 2.5 kg to g:
2.5 kg × 1,000 = 2,500 g
Grams to Pounds Converter
Conversion Formula
1 gram ≈ 0.00220462 pounds
pounds = grams × 0.00220462
Example Conversion
Convert 500 g to lb:
500 g × 0.00220462 ≈ 1.10231 lb
Grams to Kilograms Converter
Conversion Formula
1 gram = 0.001 kilograms
kilograms = grams × 0.001
Example Conversion
Convert 750 g to kg:
750 g × 0.001 = 0.75 kg
Grams to Milligrams Converter
Conversion Formula
1 gram = 1,000 milligrams
milligrams = grams × 1,000
Example Conversion
Convert 0.25 g to mg:
0.25 g × 1,000 = 250 mg
Weight Conversion Chart
Use this quick reference chart for common weight conversions:
| Kilograms (kg) | Grams (g) | Milligrams (mg) | Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.001 kg | 1 g | 1,000 mg | 0.002205 lb | 0.035274 oz |
| 0.01 kg | 10 g | 10,000 mg | 0.022046 lb | 0.35274 oz |
| 0.1 kg | 100 g | 100,000 mg | 0.220462 lb | 3.5274 oz |
| 1 kg | 1,000 g | 1,000,000 mg | 2.20462 lb | 35.274 oz |
How to Use This Chart
- Find your starting unit in the column headers
- Read across the row to find equivalent measurements in other units
- For values not shown, multiply the given conversion factor by your quantity
Weight Conversion Formulas
Use these formulas to manually convert between different weight units:
Kilograms to Grams
grams = kilograms × 1,000
Example: 2.5 kg = 2.5 × 1,000 = 2,500 g
Grams to Kilograms
kilograms = grams ÷ 1,000
Example: 750 g = 750 ÷ 1,000 = 0.75 kg
Grams to Milligrams
milligrams = grams × 1,000
Example: 0.25 g = 0.25 × 1,000 = 250 mg
Milligrams to Grams
grams = milligrams ÷ 1,000
Example: 5,000 mg = 5,000 ÷ 1,000 = 5 g
Kilograms to Pounds
pounds = kilograms × 2.20462
Example: 1.5 kg = 1.5 × 2.20462 ≈ 3.30693 lb
Pounds to Kilograms
kilograms = pounds ÷ 2.20462
Example: 5 lb = 5 ÷ 2.20462 ≈ 2.26796 kg
Grams to Ounces
ounces = grams × 0.035274
Example: 100 g = 100 × 0.035274 ≈ 3.5274 oz
Ounces to Grams
grams = ounces ÷ 0.035274
Example: 8 oz = 8 ÷ 0.035274 ≈ 226.796 g
Common Weight Conversions
Quick reference for frequently needed weight conversions:
Metric Conversions
- 1 kg = 1,000 g
- 1 g = 1,000 mg
- 1 tonne = 1,000 kg
Imperial Conversions
- 1 lb = 16 oz
- 1 stone = 14 lb
- 1 ton = 2,000 lb
Metric to Imperial
- 1 kg ≈ 2.20462 lb
- 1 g ≈ 0.035274 oz
- 1 tonne ≈ 0.984207 ton
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