Weight & Mass
Unit Conversion Engine
1 Kilogram = 2.20462262 Pounds
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Commercial & Commodity Trade Note
In international shipping bills of lading and customs declarations, Metric Tonnes (1,000 kg) are distinguished from US Short Tons (2,000 lbs / 907.185 kg) and UK Long Tons (2,240 lbs / 1,016.047 kg).
All-Unit Equivalents
Live conversion across all units in this category
Global Standards Reference
Key Weights & Measures in Banking, Commodities & Real Estate
Essential conversion factors used in Letters of Credit (L/C), bullion trading, energy futures, and regional property valuation.
| Sector / Asset Class | Standard Unit | Metric Equivalent | Imperial / Market Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold & Precious Metals | 1 Troy Ounce (oz t) | 31.1034768 Grams | 1.09714 Avoirdupois Ounces | 2.6667 Tolas |
| Institutional Bullion | 1 Kilobar (Gold) | 1,000 Grams (1 kg) | 32.1507466 Troy Ounces |
| Crude Oil & Energy | 1 Barrel of Oil (bbl) | 158.9873 Liters | 42 US Gallons | 34.9723 UK Gallons |
| Maritime & Freight | 1 Metric Tonne (MT) | 1,000 Kilograms | 2,204.62 Pounds | 1.1023 US Short Tons |
| Agricultural Commodities | 1 US Bushel (bu) | 35.2391 Liters | 8 US Dry Gallons | 0.9689 UK Bushels |
| Real Estate & REITs | 1 Hectare (ha) | 10,000 Square Meters | 2.47105 Acres | 107,639.10 Square Feet |