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Kilogram (kg)
The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass. One kilogram equals 1000 grams. In everyday language it is often called a unit of “weight.”
Definition
The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass. One kilogram equals 1000 grams. In everyday language it is often called a unit of “weight.”
History & origin
Once defined by a platinum-iridium prototype in Paris, the kilogram has since 2019 been defined via Planck’s constant.
Conversion formula
lb ≈ kg × 2.20462 · g = kg × 1000 · oz ≈ kg × 35.274
Frequently asked questions
- How many pounds is 1 kg?
- About 2.205 lb.
- Is kg mass or weight?
- Strictly mass. Weight is a force (newtons), but scales often display kilograms of mass.
- What is 70 kg in lb?
- About 154.3 lb.
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