{"id":55840,"date":"2015-10-24T16:00:04","date_gmt":"2015-10-24T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpcalc.com\/?p=55840"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:32:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T11:32:34","slug":"weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/converters\/weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Weight or Mass Converter"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"not-prose calculator-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculator-title\"><div class=\"flex items-baseline sm:items-center justify-between gap-2 sm:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center gap-2\"><span class=\"icon icon-calculator text-primary-700! text-base! dark:text-primary-300!\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2 class=\"text-lg font-display font-bold\">Convert Between Weight and Mass Units<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"relative group inline-block\">\n  <button class=\"favorite\" id=\"favorite\" data-favorite-id=\"55840\" data-favorite-title=\"Weight or Mass\" data-favorite-url=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/converters\/weight\/\" data-favorite-excerpt=\"Convert between different units of weight or mass, from everyday metric units like grams and kilograms to specialized systems such as Troy, Avoirdupois, and Apothecaries. 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the mass or weight value you want to convert<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-2\"><label for=\"field-2\">From Unit<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-2\" name=\"from_unit\"><option value=\"g\">Gram (g)<\/option><option value=\"kg\">Kilogram (kg)<\/option><option value=\"mg\">Milligram (mg)<\/option><option value=\"lb\">Pound (lb)<\/option><option value=\"oz\">Ounce (oz)<\/option><option value=\"ton\">Ton (metric)<\/option><option value=\"ton_us\">Ton (US)<\/option><option value=\"ton_uk\">Ton (UK)<\/option><option value=\"grain\">Grain<\/option><option value=\"troy_oz\">Troy Ounce<\/option><option value=\"troy_lb\">Troy Pound<\/option><option value=\"dram\">Dram<\/option><option value=\"apoth_oz\">Apothecaries Ounce<\/option><option value=\"apoth_lb\">Apothecaries Pound<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" 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Ounce<\/option><option value=\"apoth_lb\">Apothecaries Pound<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div class=\"buttons\"><button type=\"submit\" data-text=\"Re-Calculate\" id=\"calculate-button\" data-post=\"55840\">Calculate<\/button><button type=\"reset\">Reset<\/button><\/div><div class=\"field is-checkbox hidden!\" id=\"field-auto-calc\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"auto-calc\"><label for=\"auto-calc\">Calculate automatically<\/label><small>If enabled, the result will update automatically when you change any value.<\/small><\/div><div 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font-display mb-4\"><span class=\"icon icon-formula\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>Weight and Mass Unit Conversion Formula<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\t<figure class=\"not-prose formula\">\r\n\t\t<figcaption class=\"formula-title\">Formula<\/figcaption>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"text-base text-gray-800\" id=\"formula\">\n$$\\text{Target Value} = \\text{Source Value} \\times \\text{Conversion Factor}$$\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\t<br \/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> To convert weight or mass from one unit to another, multiply the source value by the corresponding conversion factor between units. The calculator handles all conversions automatically between grams, kilograms, pounds, ounces, stones, carats, and even Troy and Apothecaries systems.<br \/>\r\n<\/section><br \/>\nThis Weight or Mass Converter covers a wide range of units from various systems, including metric (mg, g, kg), imperial (oz, lb, stone), and specialized weight systems used in medicine, jewelry, and chemistry. Easily switch between units for accurate scientific, commercial, or historical calculations. Suitable for students, professionals, and enthusiasts needing versatile weight conversions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Convert between different units of weight or mass, from everyday metric units like grams and kilograms to specialized systems such as Troy, Avoirdupois, and Apothecaries. 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