How many pounds is 1 kg?

One kilogram is 2.20462 pounds. To convert, multiply kilograms by 2.20462: 70 kg × 2.20462 = 154.32 lb. Going the other way, multiply pounds by 0.45359237.

How do I convert kg to stone and pounds?

Divide kilograms by 6.35029318 to get stones. The whole number is stones; multiply the decimal remainder by 14 to get leftover pounds. 70 kg is 11.02 stone, which is 11 stone and about 0.3 lb.

Is a fluid ounce the same as an ounce?

No. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.57 mL) and an ounce measures weight (28.35 g). They are only interchangeable for water, where 1 fl oz weighs very close to 1 oz. For flour, oil or honey they differ substantially.

What is a troy ounce?

A troy ounce is 31.1035 g and is used for precious metals, versus 28.3495 g for the standard ounce. Gold prices are quoted in troy ounces, so converting a gold weight with the standard ounce understates it by roughly 9%.

Why do US recipes use ounces and cups instead of grams?

The US customary system predates metric adoption and never switched. Weight in ounces and volume in cups remain standard in American recipes, which is why cooks elsewhere have to convert constantly — and why weighing in grams is more reliable than measuring by cup.

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Kilograms to pounds, ounces to grams, stone to kilograms — enter one number and read off every unit. Useful for gym logs, shipping labels, recipes and luggage limits, where the same weight is often quoted in two different systems.

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