How TO - Weight Converter
Learn how to create a weight converter with HTML and JavaScript.
Weight Converter
Type a value in any of the fields to convert between weight measurements:
Create a Weight Converter
Create an input element that can convert a value from one weight measurement to another.
Step 1) Add HTML:
Example - Pounds to Kilogram
<p>
<label>Pounds</label>
<input id="inputPounds" type="number" placeholder="Pounds"
oninput="weightConverter(this.value)" onchange="weightConverter(this.value)">
</p>
<p>Grams: <span id="outputGrams"></span></p>
Step 2) Add JavaScript:
Example - Pounds to Kilogram
/* When the input field receives input, convert the value from pounds to kilograms */
function weightConverter(valNum) {
document.getElementById("outputGrams").innerHTML = valNum / 0.0022046;
}
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Convert from Pounds to other Measurements
The table below shows how to convert from Pounds to other weight measurements:
| Description | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Convert from Pounds to Kilograms | kg=lb/2.2046 | Try it |
| Convert from Pounds to Ounces | oz=lb*16 | Try it |
| Convert from Pounds to Grams | g=lb/0.0022046 | Try it |
| Convert from Pounds to Stones | st=lb*0.071429 | Try it |
Convert from Kilograms to other Measurements
The table below shows how to convert from Kilograms to other weight measurements:
| Description | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Convert from Kilograms to Pounds | lb=kg*2.2046 | Try it |
| Convert from Kilograms to Ounces | oz=kg*35.274 | Try it |
| Convert from Kilograms to Grams | g=kg*1000 | Try it |
| Convert from Kilograms to Stones | st=kg*0.1574 | Try it |
Convert from Ounces to other Measurements
The table below shows how to convert from Ounces to other weight measurements:
| Description | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Convert from Ounces to Pounds | lb=oz*0.0625 | Try it |
| Convert from Ounces to Kilograms | kg=oz/35.274 | Try it |
| Convert from Ounces to Grams | g=oz/0.035274 | Try it |
| Convert from Ounces to Stones | st=oz*0.0044643 | Try it |
Convert from Grams to other Measurements
The table below shows how to convert from Grams to other weight measurements:
| Description | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Convert from Grams to Pounds | lb=g*0.0022046 | Try it |
| Convert from Grams to Kilograms | kg=g/1000 | Try it |
| Convert from Grams to Ounces | oz=g*0.035274 | Try it |
| Convert from Grams to Stones | st=g*0.00015747 | Try it |
Convert from Stones to other Measurements
The table below shows how to convert from Stones to other weight measurements:
| Description | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Convert from Stones to Pounds | lb=st*14 | Try it |
| Convert from Stones to Kilograms | kg=st/0.15747 | Try it |
| Convert from Stones to Ounces | oz=st*224 | Try it |
| Convert from Stones to Grams | g=st/0.00015747 | Try it |
