📖 About Weight Units
This calculator converts between metric units (based on grams and kilograms) and imperial units (such as pounds, ounces, and stones). Here is a quick breakdown:
- Kilogram (kg): The base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).
- Pound (lb) & Ounce (oz): Widely used in the United States and Imperial measurement systems.
- Stone (st): Commonly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight (1 stone = 14 pounds).
- Carat (ct): Primarily used for weighing gemstones and diamonds (1 carat = 200 milligrams).