โ๏ธ Weight Unit Converter
Convert between mg, g, kg, ton, lb, oz and Korean units (geun, don).
Weight vs. Mass
Strictly speaking these units measure mass, not weight โ weight is a force that changes with gravity, while a kilogram of mass stays the same everywhere. Everyday use ignores the distinction. Metric units step by powers of ten (1,000 mg = 1 g, 1,000 g = 1 kg, 1,000 kg = 1 t), while 1 pound = 16 ounces = exactly 453.59237 g and 1 ounce = 28.349523125 g.
Conversion Reference
The traditional Korean units are fixed at 1 geun = 600 g and 1 don = 3.75 g, so 1 geun is 160 don. They are still used for meat, ginseng and jewellery in Korea.
Worked Examples
1 kg = 1,000 g = 2.20462 lb = 35.274 oz
A 200 g steak = 200 รท 3.75 โ 53.3 don, or about 0.33 geun
Rounding and Local Variants
The pound is defined exactly through the kilogram, so lb โ kg conversions are exact to the digits shown and rounding is the only source of error. Watch for local variants: a US short ton is 2,000 lb (907.18 kg) while a metric tonne is 1,000 kg, and the Japanese kan equals 3.75 kg, not 600 g.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams are in a pound?
- Exactly 453.59237 g. Conversely, 1 kg = 2.20462262 lb.
- What is a geun in grams?
- 600 g, divided into 160 don of 3.75 g each. It is still used in Korean markets for meat and ginseng.
- Is a ton the same as a tonne?
- No. A metric tonne is 1,000 kg, a US short ton is 2,000 lb (907.185 kg) and a UK long ton is 2,240 lb (1,016.05 kg).