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Mass Unit Conversion


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Unit Conversion Table

Unit SymbolUnit NameEnglish NameConversion Relationship (based on kilogram kg)
mcgMicrogrammicrogram1 mcg = 0.000000001 kg (10⁻⁹ kg)
mgMilligrammilligram1 mg = 0.000001 kg (10⁻⁶ kg)
gGramgram1 g = 0.001 kg (10⁻³ kg)
kgKilogramkilogram1 kg = 1 kg (base unit)
ozOunceounce1 oz ≈ 0.0311035 kg
lbPoundpound1 lb ≈ 0.45359 kg
mtMetric Tonmetric ton1 mt = 1000 kg
stShort Tonshort ton1 st ≈ 907.1847 kg
tTonnetonne (metric)1 t = 1000 kg (equivalent to mt)

Conversion Instructions

Unit Relationships

  • Microgram (mcg) and Milligram (mg): 1 mg = 1000 mcg
  • Milligram (mg) and Gram (g): 1 g = 1000 mg
  • Metric Ton (mt/t) and Kilogram (kg): 1 mt = 1 t = 1000 kg
  • Short Ton (st) and Pound (lb): 1 st = 2000 lb

Important Notes

  • mcg vs mg: Strict distinction is required in medications or nutritional supplements to avoid confusion (e.g., 1000 mcg = 1 mg).
  • Ounce Types: The ounce in the table refers to troy ounce (for precious metals); avoirdupois ounce 1 oz ≈ 0.02835 kg.
  • Ton Differences:
    • Metric Ton (mt/t): Internationally used, 1000 kg;
    • Short Ton (st): US unit, approximately 907 kg;
    • Long Ton (lt): Imperial unit, approximately 1016 kg.

Other Unit Conversion Methods

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