Weight Conversion

The Weight Conversion tool converts between different weight and mass units used in brewing.

How to Use

1. Enter a value in any weight unit field

2. View instant conversions - All other units update automatically

3. The tool remembers your last entered value

Supported Units

Metric Units

• Milligram (mg): 0.001 g

• Gram (g): Base metric unit

• Kilogram (kg): 1000 g

• Metric Ton (t): 1000 kg

Imperial/US Units

• Ounce (oz): 28.35 g

• Pound (lb): 453.59 g

• Stone: 6.35 kg (14 lbs)

• US Ton: 907.18 kg (2000 lbs)

• Imperial Ton: 1016.05 kg (2240 lbs)

Common Brewing Conversions

Grain Bills

• 1 kg = 2.205 lbs

• 453.59 g = 1 lb

• 4.54 kg = 10 lbs

• 5 kg = 11.02 lbs

Hop Additions

• 28.35 g = 1 oz

• 100 g = 3.53 oz

• 1 g = 0.035 oz

• 15 g = 0.53 oz

Sugar/Extract

• 453.59 g = 1 lb DME

• 1 kg sugar = 2.205 lbs

• 500 g = 1.1 lbs

Practical Applications

Recipe Conversion

• US to metric recipes

• Scale batch sizes

• Adjust for efficiency

Inventory Management

• Track ingredient stock

• Order calculations

• Cost per weight

Hop Calculations

• AA% adjustments

• Precise additions

• Small batch scaling

Quick Reference

Common Grain Amounts

• 19 liter batch: 3.5-7 kg typical (8-15 lbs)

• 10 liter batch: 2-3 kg typical

• 4 liter test batch: 0.7-1.4 kg typical (1.5-3 lbs)

Hop Quantities

• Bittering: 14-56 g (0.5-2 oz)

• Flavor: 14-28 g (0.5-1 oz)

• Aroma: 28-56 g (1-2 oz)

• Dry Hop: 28-112 g (1-4 oz)

Tips

• Use accurate scales

• Tare before weighing

• Document units to avoid confusion