Le mass and weight converter converts kg, tonnes, pounds and short or long tons with exact factors. 1 kg = 2.20462 lb, 1 metric ton = 1,000 kg = 2,204.6 lb, a US short ton is 907.2 kg and a UK long ton 1,016 kg — always state which “ton” you mean in quotations.
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LiveRésultat1,000 kg = 2,204.623 lb
- Milligram
- 1e+9 mg
- Gram
- 1,000,000 g
- Kilogram
- 1,000 kg
- Metric ton (tonne)
- 1 t
- Ounce
- 35,273.962 oz
- Pound
- 2,204.623 lb
- Stone
- 157.473044 st
- US hundredweight
- 22.046226 cwt (US)
- UK hundredweight
- 19.684131 cwt (UK)
- US short ton
- 1.102311 short ton
- UK long ton
- 0.984207 long ton
- Carat
- 5,000,000 ct
- Jin (catty)
- 2,000 jin
Exact conversion factors (standard gravity g = 9.80665 m/s² where force and mass are linked).
Mass unit relationships
1 lb = 0.45359237 kg (exact) · 1 kg = 2.2046226 lb
1 t = 1,000 kg · 1 short ton = 2,000 lb = 907.18 kg · 1 long ton = 2,240 lb = 1,016.05 kg
Machine weights, steel prices and shipping are quoted in different “tons”. The difference between a short ton and a metric ton is about 10%, which matters for crane capacity, freight and material cost.
How to use the Mass and Weight Converter
- Entrez le value.
- Choose the units to convert from et à.
- Read all other units in the results panel.
Conversion factors
Value of 1 unit expressed in Kilogram.
| Unité | Symbole | = kg |
|---|---|---|
| Milligram | mg | 0.000001 |
| Gram | g | 0.001 |
| Kilogram | kg | 1 |
| Metric ton (tonne) | t | 1000 |
| Ounce | oz | 0.0283495231 |
| Pound | lb | 0.45359237 |
| Stone | st | 6.35029318 |
| US hundredweight | cwt (US) | 45.359237 |
| UK hundredweight | cwt (UK) | 50.80234544 |
| US short ton | short ton | 907.18474 |
| UK long ton | long ton | 1016.0469088 |
| Carat | ct | 0.0002 |
| Jin (catty) | jin | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
1 kg = 2.20462262 lb. 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly.
What is the difference between a metric ton, short ton and long ton?
Metric ton (tonne) = 1,000 kg; US short ton = 2,000 lb = 907.18 kg; UK long ton = 2,240 lb = 1,016.05 kg.
How do I convert a steel price from per lb to per kg?
Multiply the price per lb by 2.20462. For example $0.45/lb = $0.99/kg.
Reviewed by the HARSLE engineering team · Last updated October 2026. Results are engineering estimates; confirm critical values with your machine and tooling documentation.
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