Kilogram (kg)
The SI base unit of mass, defined via the Planck constant.
Result
1 kilogram = 1,000 grams
Kilogram at a glance
| Unit name | Kilogram (plural: kilograms) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | kg |
| Quantity measured | Weight & Mass |
| Measurement system | SI |
| Also known as | kg, kilo, kilos, kilogramme, kilogrammes |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 kilogram in other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 kg equals |
|---|---|
| Microgram | 1,000,000,000 µg |
| Milligram | 1,000,000 mg |
| Gram | 1,000 g |
| Metric ton | 0.001 t |
| Ounce | 35.2739619 oz |
| Pound | 2.20462262 lb |
| Stone | 0.157473044 st |
| US short ton | 0.001102311 ton |
| Imperial long ton | 0.000984207 long ton |
| Carat | 5,000 ct |
| Grain | 15,432.3584 gr |
| Dram | 564.383391 dr |
| Troy ounce | 32.1507466 ozt |
| US hundredweight | 0.022046226 cwt |
| Imperial hundredweight | 0.019684131 long cwt |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a kilogram?
- The SI base unit of mass, defined via the Planck constant.
- What is the symbol for the kilogram?
- The symbol for the kilogram is kg. It measures weight & mass.
- How many grams are in a kilogram?
- 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams.
- How many metric tons are in a kilogram?
- 1 kilogram = 0.001 metric tons.
- How many ounces are in a kilogram?
- 1 kilogram = 35.2739619 ounces.