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Weight Unit Converter

Easily convert between grams, kilograms, pounds and ounces. Enter a value, choose the unit, and all conversions are calculated automatically.

🇩🇰 All calculations are based on Danish rules, rates, and currency (DKK). This calculator is translated for convenience but applies exclusively to Denmark.

Weight Unit Converter

This calculator helps you convert between the most common weight units: grams, kilograms, pounds and ounces. Whether you are following a recipe from another country, shopping online, or working with international shipments, you can quickly find the correct weight in the unit you need.

How does the converter work?

Enter the weight you want to convert and select which unit the value is in (1 for grams, 2 for kilograms, 3 for pounds, 4 for ounces). The calculator automatically converts to all four units so you do not need to perform multiple calculations.

Conversion factors

The converter uses the following standard factors: 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams, 1 pound (lb) = 453.592 grams and 1 ounce (oz) = 28.3495 grams. These factors are internationally recognised and used in science, commerce and everyday life.

When is a weight converter useful?

Weight conversion is especially handy when shopping on foreign websites, following American or British recipes, or comparing products that list weight in different units. In many European countries the metric system is standard, but pounds and ounces remain widely used in the US and the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams are in a kilogram?

There are exactly 1,000 grams in a kilogram. The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). The prefix 'kilo' means 1,000, so 1 kg = 1,000 g.

How many grams are in a pound?

One pound (lb) equals 453.592 grams. The pound is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States and United Kingdom. When buying goods from these countries, it is useful to know that 1 pound is just under half a kilogram.

What is the difference between a pound and an ounce?

Both pounds and ounces belong to the imperial/US customary system. 1 pound = 16 ounces. A pound equals approximately 453.6 grams, while an ounce equals approximately 28.35 grams. Ounces are often used for smaller quantities, such as spices or precious metals.

Why do some countries use pounds instead of kilograms?

The United States, Liberia and Myanmar still use the imperial system as their standard. This is due to historical traditions and the significant cost of converting the entire infrastructure to the metric system. In the United Kingdom a mix of both systems is used. Most other countries, including Denmark, use the metric system (SI) with grams and kilograms.

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