Mass Converter for Wine, Beer, and Cider
Mass Converter
Mass
Bags and bricks
Pound = 0.45359237 kg. Ounce (weight) = 1/16 lb = 28.349523125 g. Metric ton = 1,000 kg. US ton = 2,000 lb. Bag and brick counts use nominal net weights.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a metric ton and a US ton?
A metric ton (tonne) is exactly 1,000 kg, or about 2,204.6 lb. A US ton (short ton) is exactly 2,000 lb, or about 907.2 kg. US grape contracts and crush reports use short tons. The UK long ton, 2,240 lb, is rarely used in the industry.
How much does a bag of malt weigh?
Most North American maltsters pack in 50 lb bags, about 22.7 kg. Many European maltsters pack in 25 kg bags, about 55.1 lb. The difference is about 10%, which matters when a recipe is written in bags rather than weight.
Is an ounce of mass the same as a fluid ounce?
No. A weight ounce is a unit of mass equal to exactly 28.349523125 g. A US fluid ounce is a unit of volume, about 29.57 mL. They only line up for liquids near the density of water, and only approximately.