Convert between kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, stone and tonnes instantly. Enter a value in any unit to see it in another, with a full kg-to-lbs reference table.
Australia uses the metric system, so kilograms and grams are standard here — but pounds and ounces still appear constantly, from imported recipes and fitness programs to luggage limits and US product listings. This converter moves between both systems instantly. Enter a figure in either box and the result updates as you type; use the swap button to reverse the direction.
The most-searched weight conversions are body weights like 62 kg to lbs or 125 lbs to kg, because people compare their weight against programs and charts that use the other system. The reference table below covers the common values, and the calculator handles any figure exactly.
Suppose a fitness program lists weights in pounds and you weigh 72 kg. Select kilograms in the "From" box and pounds in the "To" box, then enter 72. The converter multiplies by 2.20462 to give 158.7 lb. To go the other way — say a US recipe or chart gives 165 lb and you want kilograms — swap the units and enter 165 to get 74.8 kg.
Australia switched to the metric system decades ago, so kilograms and grams are what you see on scales, food packaging and medical charts. Yet imperial weights refuse to disappear from daily life, because so much of what we read comes from the United States, which still uses pounds and ounces. Fitness and gym programs, imported recipes, US product listings, shipping weights, and even baby weights quoted by older relatives all tend to use pounds. Stone — a unit of 14 pounds — still appears in personal weight discussions, especially from British sources. This is why a quick, reliable weight converter is so useful: it lets you take a figure from any of these sources and instantly see it in the units you actually work in. The key conversions worth remembering are that one kilogram is about 2.2 pounds, one pound is roughly 454 grams, and one stone is 6.35 kilograms.
| Weight | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 2.205 lb |
| 5 kg | 11.02 lb |
| 10 kg | 22.05 lb |
| 50 kg | 110.2 lb |
| 62 kg | 136.7 lb |
| 70 kg | 154.3 lb |
| 80 kg | 176.4 lb |
| 100 kg | 220.5 lb |
| 125 lb | 56.70 kg |
| 1 stone | 6.35 kg |
| 1 oz | 28.35 g |
| 250 g | 8.82 oz |
A few weight conversions come up far more often than others, and it helps to have a feel for them. One kilogram is just over two pounds, so a 20 kg bag of dog food or cement is about 44 pounds. A 5 kg hand weight is around 11 pounds. On the smaller scale, 100 grams is roughly 3.5 ounces, and a 250 gram block of butter is about 8.8 ounces. For body weight, someone who is 80 kg weighs about 176 pounds or 12 stone 8. Whenever you need an exact figure rather than a rough sense, the converter above handles any value in either direction — but knowing these landmarks makes it easy to sanity-check a result at a glance.
How do I convert kg to lbs?
Multiply the kilograms by 2.20462 to get pounds. For example, 62 kg × 2.20462 = 136.7 lb. This converter does it instantly — type the kilograms and read the pounds, or swap the direction to go from pounds to kilograms.
How many pounds is 1 kg?
One kilogram equals about 2.205 pounds. So 5 kg is roughly 11 lb and 10 kg is about 22 lb. For an exact figure, enter your value in the converter above.
How do I convert pounds to stone?
Divide the pounds by 14, since one stone equals 14 pounds. For example, 154 lb ÷ 14 = 11 stone. Select pounds and stone in the converter to see the exact result.
What is 250 grams in ounces?
250 grams is about 8.82 ounces. Grams and ounces are common in recipes and postage — select those units above to convert any value both ways.
How do I convert kg to lbs quickly in my head?
Multiply the kilograms by 2.2 for a close estimate. So 70 kg is about 154 lb. For an exact figure the calculator uses 2.20462.
How many grams are in an ounce?
One ounce is about 28.35 grams. This is handy for recipes and postage, where small imperial weights are common.
What is 1 stone in kilograms?
One stone equals 14 pounds, or about 6.35 kilograms. Select stone and kilograms in the converter for any value.
Why do recipes sometimes use ounces and grams together?
Many recipes are adapted from US or UK sources that use imperial weights, while local versions use metric. Converting lets you follow either accurately without guessing.