Weight Conversion

Convert between kilograms, pounds, ounces, and other weight units for brewing ingredients.

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

• Kilogram (kg): 1000 g

• Gram (g): Base metric unit

Imperial/US Units

• Pound (lb): 453.59 g

• Ounce (oz): 28.35 g

• Stone (st): 6.35 kg (14 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