Weight Converter
Convert between kilograms, grams, pounds, ounces, stone, and metric tonnes instantly.
Convert Weight
All Conversions
Milligrams (mg)
1,000,000
Grams (g)
1,000
Kilograms (kg)
1
Metric Tonnes (t)
0.001
Ounces (oz)
35.274
Pounds (lb)
2.204624
Stone (st)
0.157473
Extended
Weight References
Common item weights and cooking weight references for Nigerian context
Familiar everyday weights in Nigeria
| Item | kg | lbs | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachet water (pure water) | 0.50 | 1.10 | ~500 mL ≈ 500 g |
| Bag of rice (local market) | 50.00 | 110.23 | Standard 50 kg bag |
| Bag of cement | 50.00 | 110.23 | Standard 50 kg bag |
| Bag of flour (Golden Penny) | 50.00 | 110.23 | 50 kg sack |
| Crate of eggs (30 pcs) | 1.80 | 3.97 | ~60 g per egg |
| Bunch of plantain | 4.00 | 8.82 | Approx. 4–6 kg |
| Keg of groundnut oil (25L) | 23.00 | 50.71 | ~0.92 g/mL |
| Small LPG cylinder (3 kg) | 3.00 | 6.61 | 3 kg gas + ~6 kg cylinder |
| Smartphone | 0.18 | 0.40 | ~180 g |
| Laptop | 1.50 | 3.31 | ~1.3–1.8 kg |
Professional
Batch Converter & Shipping Calculator
Convert multiple weights at once and calculate Nigerian shipping costs
Enter one value per line to convert multiple weights at once
Batch Results
1 kg
2.2046 lb
5 kg
11.02 lb
10 kg
22.05 lb
25 kg
55.12 lb
50 kg
110.23 lb
How to Use This Converter
Enter a weight value, select the starting unit, and see all equivalent weights displayed instantly. Common uses: comparing product weights when shopping, calculating shipping costs, and converting recipe ingredients.
Key Conversion Factors
1 kg2.2046 lb = 35.274 oz = 1,000 g
1 lb0.4536 kg = 16 oz = 453.6 g
1 stone6.350 kg = 14 lb
1 tonne1,000 kg = 2,204.6 lb
FAQ
Nigerian markets predominantly use kilograms for goods weighed on scales — tomatoes, meat, fish, yam, and produce are all sold by the kg. However, palm oil is often sold by the litre or jerry can. Grain and rice may be sold by "paint bucket" (roughly 1.5 kg for garri, 2 kg for rice per bucket). Weight standards are enforced by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
The standard "big bag" of rice in Nigeria is 50 kg. Half-bag is 25 kg. Smaller "mudu" portions vary by region but a mudu of rice is typically 1–1.5 kg. International brands sell 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg, and 10 kg retail packs. For shipping calculations: 50 kg bags stack well for truck transport.
In everyday use, "weight" and "mass" are used interchangeably. Technically: mass is the amount of matter in an object (measured in kg) and weight is the force of gravity on that mass (measured in Newtons). A 70 kg person has a mass of 70 kg everywhere in the universe, but their weight changes on the Moon. This distinction matters in physics but not for everyday conversions.