Metric Weight Table - Metric Weight in Grams & Kilograms and Ounces & Pounds

Metric Weights for Visitors to Canada

Metric weight in Canada is somewhat of a hybrid between the imperial and metric systems. Generally, weight is measured in grams & kilograms (there are 100 grams in a kilogram).

To convert from pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2 and to convert from kilograms to pounds, multiply by 2.2.Too much math? Try a Metric Calculator

However, many Canadians give their height in feet/inches and their weight in pounds.

Grocery stores sell produce usually by the pound, but meat and cheese is sold by the 100 grams.

(Scroll down for a handy table of common weights and their metric conversions.)

Other metric conversion tables:

• Metric Distances in Canada - Converting Meters & Kilometers and Yards & Miles
• Common Temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit
• Common Speed Limits in Kilometers and Miles per Hour
• Common Volumes in Milliliters & Liters and Ounces & Gallons

Weight Measurement	Grams (g) or Kilograms (kg)	Ounces (oz) or Pounds (lb)
Each piece of checked baggage on airplanes is generally charged extra if over 50 lb	23 - 32 kg	51 - 70 lb
Average man's weight	82 kg	180 lb
Average woman's weight	64 kg	140 lb
Meat and cheese is weighed per 100 grams in Canada	100 g	about 1/5 lb
12 slices of cheese	200 g	just under 1/2 lb
Enough sliced meat for about 6 sandwiches	300 g	bit over 1/2 lb