Mass is the amount of matter contained in an object and does not change based on location or gravity, while weight is the force of gravity on an object and can change depending on the planet. Mass is measured in kilograms and remains constant, whereas weight is measured in Newtons and can vary depending on the gravitational pull of different planets on the object. Conversions show an object's weight on the moon is one-sixth its weight on Earth.

1. Mass Mass is the amount of matter that is contained by the object Mass is the amount of “stuff” there is Mass does not change based on location, speed, or pull of gravity

2. Weight Is equal to the force of gravity on an object The weight of a person is based on their mass Weight is based on the forces being exerted by a planet and the distance the object is from the planet

3. Mass vs. Weight Mass is measured in kilograms Mass of the object remains the same Weight is measured in Newtons Weight of the object can change if the object’s location in planets gravitational field changes Weight is based on the forces being exerted by a planet Weight is a force

4. Conversions for mass Your weight on the moon is 1/6 your weight on the earth Kg 7.35E+22 (Mm) Moon mass Kg 5.98x10 +24 (Me) Earth Mass Nt-m2/kg2 6.67x10 -11 (G) Gravitational Constant