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

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Example of Kilogram

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

Solved Example on Kilogram

Ques: 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

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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