Convert mass to weight in newtons, pounds-force or kgf using Earth gravity, the Moon or Mars, or work back from weight to mass or from both to gravity.
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| Calculator Operations | Required Inputs |
|---|---|
| Convert Weight to Mass | Weight, Acceleration Due to Gravity |
| Convert Mass to Weight | Mass, Acceleration Due to Gravity |
| Convert Mass and Weight to Acceleration | Mass, Weight |
Mass to Weight Formula
The following equation calculates gravitational weight force from mass and gravitational acceleration.
- Where W is the weight (N)
- M is the mass (kg)
- A is gravitational acceleration g (m/s²)
Weight is the gravitational force W = mg. It has the same mathematical form as F = ma, but g here is gravitational acceleration; an arbitrary acceleration or a scale reading is not automatically gravitational weight.
| Mass (kg) | Weight (N) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9.80665 |
| 5 | 49.03325 |
| 10 | 98.0665 |
| 25 | 245.16625 |
| 50 | 490.3325 |
| 100 | 980.665 |
Mass to Weight Definition
Weight is actually a measure of force; it’s just described as a weight to differentiate it from other forces.
Mass to Weight Example
How to convert mass to weight
- First, determine the mass of the object
Through calculations determine the actual mass of the object.
- Next, determine the acceleration
Calculate or measure the acceleration on the object due to gravity. On Earth, this is 9.81 m/s^2.
- Calculate the weight
Calculate the weight, also known as force, acting on the object due to gravity.
FAQ
Weight is the force acting on an object due to its mass and the force of gravity of a larger object.
