Kilogram

Definition of Kilogram

• Kilogram is the unit of mass in the metric system.

                                       

More about Kilogram

• 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams
• 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
• A kilogram is the mass of one liter of water.
• The abbreviation for a kilogram is kg.

 

Examples of Kilogram

• Sam bought one kilogram of butter.
• Sarah weighs two kilograms more than Paula.

 

Solved Example on Kilogram

Francis needs 97 kilograms of cement for construction. Convert the measure into grams.
Choices:

A. 97,000

B. 97

C. 9,700

D. 970

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: 1 kg = 1000 grams

Step 2: 97 kg = 97 × 1,000 = 97 × 1,000 grams

Step 3: = 97,000 grams

Step 4: So, the quantity of cement required in grams is 97,000.

          

Related Terms for Kilogram

• Metric Unit

Real-world Connections for Kilogram

• Kilogram, the basic unit of mass is widely used in everyday life for measuring heavy things. Indians buy rice, wheat, flour, sugar, vegetables etc in kilograms.

 

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