A Mass Converter is a tool that helps you convert measurements of mass between different units. It can be an online tool for quick conversions or a physical device used in various industries like science, engineering, and everyday tasks such as cooking, shipping, or weighing items.
Common Mass Units:
Metric System:
Grams (g) – A basic unit of mass in the metric system.
Kilograms (kg) – The standard unit of mass in the metric system (1 kg = 1,000 g).
Milligrams (mg) – Used for very small masses (1 mg = 0.001 g).
Tons (t) – Used for large masses (1 ton = 1,000 kg).
Imperial and US Customary Units:
Pounds (lb) – Common in the U.S. and UK (1 lb ≈ 0.4536 kg).
Ounces (oz) – Often used for smaller objects in the U.S. and UK (1 oz = 28.3495 g).
Stones (st) – Primarily used in the UK for body weight (1 stone = 6.35 kg).
Other Units:
Quintals (q) – Often used in agriculture (1 quintal = 100 kg).
Carats (ct) – Used for gemstones (1 carat = 0.2 g).
Example Conversions:
1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g)
5 pounds (lb) = 2.267 kilograms (kg)
1 ton (t) = 1,000 kilograms (kg)
1 ounce (oz) = 28.3495 grams (g)
1 stone (st) = 6.35 kilograms (kg)
Mass Measuring Devices:
🔹 Scales & Balances – Used for measuring mass in everyday life, such as kitchen scales or postal scales.
🔹 Digital Weighing Scales – Common for measuring body mass or larger objects.
🔹 Load Cells – Precise instruments used in industrial and scientific applications for accurate mass measurement.