Weight Converter

Convert between kilograms, pounds, ounces, and more

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Conversion Formula:

Multiply by 2.2046

Common Conversions

Common Weight Reference Points

Everyday Objects

• A sheet of paper weighs approximately 4.5 grams
• A U.S. nickel coin weighs exactly 5 grams
• A standard paperclip weighs about 1 gram
• A smartphone weighs 150-200 grams
• A laptop computer weighs 1-2 kilograms
• A gallon of water weighs about 3.8 kilograms (8.3 pounds)

Food Items

• A medium apple weighs approximately 180 grams
• A large egg weighs about 50-60 grams
• A slice of bread weighs approximately 30-40 grams
• A stick of butter (1/4 pound) weighs 113.4 grams
• A bag of flour (5 pounds) weighs 2.27 kilograms

Animals and People

• A domestic house cat weighs 3.6-4.5 kilograms (8-10 pounds)
• A medium-sized dog weighs 13-23 kilograms (30-50 pounds)
• The average adult male in the U.S. weighs about 90.7 kilograms (200 pounds)
• The average adult female in the U.S. weighs about 77.1 kilograms (170 pounds)
• A professional sumo wrestler can weigh over 150 kilograms (330 pounds)

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Visual Comparison

1

Kilograms

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2.2046

Pounds

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A standard bottle of water

500ml of water weighs exactly 500 grams, plus packaging

(Approximately 1.000000 kg)

Weight Comparison

1 Kilograms equals 2.2046 Pounds.

This weight is comparable to a a standard bottle of water.

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About the Weight Converter

Convert between kilograms, pounds, ounces, and more All conversions run instantly in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to a server.

Common Conversion Formulas

From	To	Formula
Kilograms (kg)	Pounds (lb)	lb = kg × 2.20462
Grams (g)	Ounces (oz)	oz = g × 0.035274
Metric Tons (t)	US Tons	US tons = t × 1.10231

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