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Weight Unit Converter?
A weight unit converter is a tool that allows you to convert between various weight units. Here, you can convert units such as milligrams (mg), grams (g), kilograms (kg), tons (t), kilotons (kt), micrograms (µg), nanograms (ng), pounds (lb), ounces (oz), stones (st), grains (gr), carats (ct), don (錢), geun (斤), gwan (貫), nyang (兩), long tons, short tons, atoms, Earth, and Sun into each other using weight conversion formulas to get the results.
Weight Unit Converter Guide
Milligram (mg): 1/1000 of a gram. A very small unit of weight, mainly used for measuring the weight of drugs or fine substances.
Gram (g): A basic unit of weight, with 1 gram equal to 1000 milligrams. Used in various fields such as cooking, science, and commerce.
Kilogram (kg): A unit equivalent to 1000 grams, used as the international standard unit of weight. Used to measure body weight, the weight of objects, etc.
Ton (t): A unit equivalent to 1000 kilograms, used for measuring the weight of large objects or materials. Mainly used in industrial and transportation fields.
Kilotonne (kt): A unit equivalent to 1000 tons, mainly used for measuring large-scale weights or explosive forces.
Microgram (µg): 1/1,000,000 of a gram. A very fine unit of weight, mainly used in chemistry and biology.
Nanogram (ng): 1/1,000,000,000 of a gram. An extremely fine unit of weight, used in nanotechnology and scientific research.
Pound (lb): Approximately 0.453592 kilograms. A unit of weight used in the US and UK. Widely used in everyday life and commercial fields.
Ounce (oz): A unit equivalent to 1/16 of a pound, approximately 28.35 grams. Mainly used for measuring the weight of food, metals, jewelry, etc.
Stone (st): A unit equivalent to 14 pounds, approximately 6.35 kilograms. Used in the UK for measuring body weight.
Grain (gr): A unit equivalent to approximately 0.0648 grams, a very small unit of weight. Mainly used for measuring the weight of drugs, ammunition, etc.
Carat (ct): A unit of weight for gemstones, with 1 carat equal to 200 milligrams. Mainly used for measuring the weight of gems like diamonds.
Don (錢): A traditional Korean unit of weight equivalent to approximately 3.75 grams, mainly used for measuring the weight of precious metals like gold.
Geun (斤): A traditional Korean unit of weight equivalent to approximately 600 grams, used for measuring the weight of food or agricultural products.
Gwan (貫): A traditional Korean unit of weight equivalent to approximately 3.75 kilograms.
Nyang (兩): A traditional Korean unit of weight equivalent to approximately 37.5 grams.
Long Ton: A British ton, equivalent to 2240 pounds or approximately 1016 kilograms. Mainly used in the UK.
Short Ton: An American ton, equivalent to 2000 pounds or approximately 907 kilograms. Mainly used in the US.
Atom: The unit of weight for an atom is the atomic mass unit (amu), approximately equal to 1.66 x 10^-27 kilograms. Used for measuring the mass of atoms.
Earth: The mass of the Earth is approximately 5.97 x 10^24 kilograms. Used in astronomy and earth science fields.
Sun: The mass of the Sun is approximately 1.989 x 10^30 kilograms. Mainly used in astronomy.
Weight Conversion Formulas
How to Use the Weight Unit Converter
When you first open the page, all unit values are pre-calculated based on the reference unit of 1 gram (g). To get the value for another weight unit, please follow the steps below.
- Enter the value of the weight you want to convert in the first blank field.
- Select the weight unit in the 2nd selection tool.
- Select the target unit you want to convert to in the 3rd field.
- You can see the result value in the 4th field.
- Clicking the 5th button will toggle the weight unit values back and forth for calculation.
FAQ
How do I use the weight unit converter?
The usage is very simple. Just enter the value of the weight unit you want to convert, and select the “Reference Unit” and the “Target Unit” you want to convert to. The result will be automatically calculated and displayed right below without having to click any button. If you want to see the full conversion results, you can select “All” in the “Target Unit” option, and all the converted weight unit values will be displayed at once.
What units are supported?
This site supports conversion between the following weight units: milligram (mg), gram (g), kilogram (kg), ton (t), kiloton (t), microgram (µg), nanogram (ng), pound (lb), ounce (oz), stone (st), grain (gr), carat (ct), don (錢), geun (斤), gwan (貫), yang (兩), long ton, short ton, atom, earth, sun, etc.
Are there any restrictions on usage?
he weight unit converter on this page is provided free of charge and can be used without any limitations.
Can I use the weight converter on mobile devices?
Yes, it works very well. You can easily and quickly apply the weight unit conversion in the same way on your smartphone as on a PC.
How accurate are the weight unit conversions?
The accuracy is quite high. There may be slight errors due to the very long decimal places, but since we use international standard weight unit formulas, it can be used without any problem.
What is the historical background of don (錢), geun (斤), gwan (貫), and yang (兩)?
The traditional East Asian weight units of don (錢), geun (斤), gwan (貫), and yang (兩) were mainly used in agriculture, commerce, and financial transactions in countries like Korea, China, and Japan. The units varied slightly between countries, for example, the geun (斤) represented around 600g in Korea but 500g in China.
