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Weight & Mass Converter

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Free online weight and mass converter. Convert between milligrams, grams, kilograms, tonnes, ounces, pounds, stone, and Indian units like tola, maund, and quintal.

From
To
All conversionsfor 1 Kilograms (kg)
Milligrams (mg)1000000
Grams (g)1000
Kilograms (kg)1
Metric Tonnes0.001
Ounces (oz)35.273991
Pounds (lb)2.2046244
Stone (st)0.15747312
Tola85.735352
Maund0.026792269
Quintal0.01

What is a Weight?

A weight and mass converter is a tool that translates a measurement in one unit into its exact equivalent in another. Weight and mass are expressed using fundamentally different unit systems across the world, and all three coexist in daily Indian usage. A vegetable vendor weighs produce in kilograms, a jeweller prices gold in tolas, a commodity trader quotes grain in quintals, a gym tracks body weight in both kg and lb, and food packaging imported from the US shows mass in ounces. Moving between these systems without error requires precise conversion factors — and this is what the weight converter handles instantly.

The converter supports ten units: milligrams, grams, kilograms, metric tonnes (Metric group); ounces, pounds, stone (Imperial group); and tola, maund, quintal (Indian group). Unlike some converters that cover only metric and imperial, the inclusion of traditional Indian units makes this tool directly useful for gold and jewellery calculations, agricultural commodity pricing, and historical trade records. Entering a value in any field — From or To — updates the other immediately, and the reference table shows all ten unit equivalents at a glance.

The kilogram is used as the internal base unit for all conversions, consistent with the International System of Units (SI). Every unit's toBase factor is fixed and internationally defined where available (the ounce, pound, and stone are defined exactly in terms of the kilogram). For Indian traditional units, the metric-standardised values used in official trade documentation are applied. See the Formula section below for all factors.

For dimensional measurements alongside weight, the Length Converter covers millimetres through miles.

How to use this Weight calculator

  1. Select your From unit — use the left unit dropdown. Units are grouped into Metric, Imperial, and Indian. The default opens at Kilograms.

  2. Enter your value in the left input field. Type any number — decimals, large values, and small values (like milligrams) are all supported. The To field updates immediately.

  3. Select your To unit — use the right unit dropdown. The default is Pounds. Change it to any other unit and the result recalculates instantly.

  4. Type in the To field to convert in reverse — for example, enter 154 lb to see the equivalent in kg in the From field. The converter is fully bidirectional.

  5. Swap the units using the arrow button between the two panels. This flips From and To while keeping the entered value, useful when you want to ask "how much is that in the other direction?"

  6. Read the reference table below the converter for all unit equivalents at once. The row matching your From unit is highlighted. This is the fastest way to check a value across multiple systems simultaneously.

  7. Share or bookmark — the page URL updates with every change, encoding your current conversion state. Send the link to a colleague and they open exactly the same result.

Formula & Methodology

All weight conversions use a single two-step formula via the kilogram as the common base:

Result = (Input × F_from) ÷ F_to

Where:
- Input — the value entered in the From field
- F_from — the conversion factor of the From unit to kilograms (toBase)
- F_to — the conversion factor of the To unit to kilograms (toBase)
- Result — the converted value in the To unit

Unit conversion factors (toBase, in kilograms):

- mg = 0.000001
- g = 0.001
- kg = 1 (base)
- tonne = 1,000
- oz = 0.0283495
- lb = 0.453592
- stone = 6.35029
- tola = 0.0116638
- maund = 37.3242
- quintal = 100

Worked example 1 — Convert 10 tola of gold to grams:

Result = (10 × 0.0116638) ÷ 0.001
Result = 0.116638 ÷ 0.001
Result = 116.638 grams

At ₹6,500 per gram, 10 tola of gold = 116.638 g × ₹6,500 ≈ ₹7,58,147. The converter verifies the weight component of such pricing calculations.

Worked example 2 — Convert 5 quintals to maunds (grain trade):

Result = (5 × 100) ÷ 37.3242
Result = 500 ÷ 37.3242
Result ≈ 13.396 maunds

A 5-quintal grain lot equals approximately 13.4 maunds — useful for records that reference the older maund-based weighing standard.

Worked example 3 — Convert 80 kg (body weight) to pounds:

Result = (80 × 1) ÷ 0.453592
Result = 80 ÷ 0.453592
Result ≈ 176.37 lb

Source notes: The pound and ounce are defined by the international yard and pound agreement (1959) as exactly 0.45359237 kg and 0.028349523125 kg respectively. The stone is defined as exactly 14 lb. Tola is based on the British Indian standard of 180 troy grains = 11.66375 g (rounded to 0.0116638 kg). Maund uses the metric-standardised value of 37.3242 kg per the Indian Weights and Measures Act. Quintal is defined as exactly 100 kg by SI.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a weight and mass converter?
A weight and mass converter is an online tool that translates a measurement in one unit of weight or mass into its exact equivalent in another unit — for example, kilograms to pounds, or grams to ounces. It applies a fixed conversion factor between each unit and a common base (the kilogram), delivering accurate results instantly without manual arithmetic. This converter supports metric, imperial, and traditional Indian units including tola, maund, and quintal.
How many kilograms are in a pound?
One pound equals exactly 0.453592 kilograms, and conversely, one kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds. This is one of the most frequently needed weight conversions in India, as imported products and gym equipment often label weights in pounds while Indian medical, legal, and trade standards use kilograms. Our weight converter handles this instantly and bidirectionally.
What is the difference between weight and mass?
Mass is the amount of matter in an object and is measured in kilograms (SI unit); it does not change with location. Weight is the gravitational force acting on that mass and is technically measured in newtons — it varies slightly with altitude and location. In everyday usage, 'weight' and 'mass' are used interchangeably, and all units on this converter (kg, lb, tola, maund) refer to mass. The distinction becomes important only in physics and aerospace engineering.
How do I convert kilograms to pounds manually?
Multiply the kilogram value by 2.20462 to get pounds. For example, 70 kg × 2.20462 = 154.32 lb. A quick mental approximation is to multiply by 2.2, which is accurate to within 0.2%. To go the other way, multiply pounds by 0.453592. Our weight converter automates both directions — type in either field and the other updates immediately.
What is a tola in grams, and is it still used in India?
One tola equals exactly 11.6638 grams (or approximately 3/8 troy ounce). The tola was the traditional unit of mass used across the Indian subcontinent for weighing gold and silver, and it remains in active use in Indian jewellery markets today. When a jeweller quotes a gold price per tola, it means the price for 11.6638 grams of gold. Our weight converter supports tola alongside grams and kilograms for easy gold and jewellery-related calculations.
What is a maund and how many kilograms is it?
One maund equals 37.3242 kilograms in the metric-standardised definition used across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Historically, the maund varied by region and commodity — it could range from 25 to 80 kg depending on the province and the goods being weighed. The standard metric maund (37.3242 kg) is the value used in official grain trade documentation and commodity markets in northern India. Our converter uses this standard value.
How do I convert ounces to grams?
Multiply the ounce value by 28.3495 to get grams (since 1 oz = 28.3495 g). For example, 8 oz × 28.3495 = 226.8 g. Ounces are commonly used in US recipes, supplement labels, and product packaging, while Indian kitchens and pharmacies work in grams. Our weight converter handles this conversion instantly — select Ounces and Grams as your units and enter your value.
What is the difference between a metric tonne and a kilogram?
One metric tonne equals exactly 1,000 kilograms. The tonne (t) is the SI-approved unit for large mass measurements and is used in Indian commodity trading, freight logistics, mining, and industrial contexts. It should not be confused with the British 'long ton' (1,016 kg) or the US 'short ton' (907 kg), both of which are different. Our converter uses the metric tonne (1,000 kg) as defined by the International System of Units.
How many pounds are in a stone?
One stone equals exactly 14 pounds or approximately 6.35029 kilograms. The stone is an imperial unit still commonly used for body weight in the United Kingdom and Ireland, though it is rarely used in India. If you come across body weight quoted in stone — for instance in British medical literature or fitness programmes — our weight converter can translate it to kilograms or pounds instantly.
What is a quintal and how is it used in India?
One quintal equals exactly 100 kilograms and is widely used in Indian agricultural trade for grains, pulses, oilseeds, and produce. Minimum Support Prices (MSP) announced by the Indian government for crops like wheat, paddy, and pulses are quoted per quintal. The unit also appears in wholesale mandi pricing and state civil supplies documentation. It is distinct from the metric tonne (1,000 kg) and the maund (37.32 kg).
Can I convert body weight from kg to lb using this tool?
Yes. Select Kilograms as the From unit and Pounds as the To unit, then enter your body weight in kg. The converted value in pounds appears instantly in the To field. You can also type your weight in pounds in the To field and see the kilogram equivalent in real time — the converter is fully bidirectional. The reference table below the converter also shows your weight in all other supported units simultaneously.
What units does the weight and mass converter support?
The converter supports ten units across three groups: Metric (milligrams, grams, kilograms, metric tonnes), Imperial (ounces, pounds, stone), and Indian (tola, maund, quintal). All units are bidirectional — type in either the From or To field and the other updates immediately. The reference table shows conversions for all ten units at once, which is useful for commodity pricing and jewellery weight calculations.