Definition of kilogram
The kilogram (kg) is the SI unit of mass. It is equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram. This prototype is a platinum-iridium international prototype kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. One kg is exactly equal to 2.20462262184878 pounds or approximately 16 * 2.21 = 35.27 ounces.
Definition of pound
One pound, the international avoirdupois pound, is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Definition of avoirdupois ounce and the differences to other units also called ounce
One avoirdupois ounce is equal to approximately 28.3 g (grams). The avoirdupois ounce is used in the US customary and British imperial systems. This is the unit used by our converter. There is another unit called ounce: the troy ounce of about 31.1 g (grams).
Grams to ounces formula and conversion factor
To calculate a value in grams to the corresponding value in ounces, just multiply the quantity in gram by 0.0352739619495804 (the conversion factor).
Ounces to grams formula and conversion factor
To convert a value in ounces to the corresponding value in grams, multiply the quantity in ounces by 28.349523125 (the conversion factor).
Kilograms to pounds formula and conversion factor
To calculate a value in kilograms to the corresponding value in pounds, just multiply the quantity in kilograms by 2.20462262184878 (the conversion factor).
Grams to pounds formula and conversion factor
To calculate a value in grams to the corresponding value in pounds, just multiply the quantity in grams by 2204.62262184878 (the conversion factor).