Mass Units & Calculator
Mass is distinct from force. Kilograms and pounds here are mass units; newtons and pound-force belong to Force.
Detailed explanation & worked examples
Conversion method
Base value = input × source factor + source offset. Output = (base value − target offset) ÷ target factor. Only units from this family can be converted together.
Worked example
For the first two units below: 1 Milligram becomes 0.00100000 Gram.
| Unit | Multiplier | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Milligram | 1.0E-6 | 0 |
| Gram | 0.001 | 0 |
| Kilogram | 1 | 0 |
| Metric tonne | 1000 | 0 |
| Avoirdupois ounce | 0.028349523125 | 0 |
| Avoirdupois pound | 0.45359237 | 0 |
| Stone | 6.35029318 | 0 |
| US short ton | 907.18474 | 0 |
| Imperial long ton | 1016.0469088 | 0 |
Mass is distinct from force. Kilograms and pounds here are mass units; newtons and pound-force belong to Force.
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