How to figure out suspension

[ChrisZx7]

I see fork springs and rear springs are measured in KG. 1KG= roughly 2lbs.

Why are all springs measured so low? 5.4KG = 12lbs. Am i missing something when looking for springs for my weight? 180lbs.

 

[ChrisZx7]

For example, what weight are these springs for?

Race Tech Fork Spring Set 42g mm KX125 KX250 1996 2001 KX500 1997 2005 | eBay

 

[Awk08]

SonicSprings.com

enter all your info and see what spring rates are suggested..........
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MX-Tech Suspensions

good reading...........
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