Convert kilograms to Other Weights
Welcome to our kilograms to other weights conversion page!
Perhaps you're a cook or baker who needs to convert recipe measurements, or maybe you work in a shipping or trading industry that requires precise weight measurements. Regardless of your reason for needing to convert weight units, our online calculator makes it easy to do so accurately and efficiently.
In addition to our calculator, we also provide helpful conversion tables for more specific weight units, which can be especially useful for those who need to work with decimals or more exact weight measurements.
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Kilograms
š A kilogram is a metric unit of mass that is equal to 1000 grams or approximately the weight of a liter of water. It is commonly used to measure the weight of people, animals, and large objects.
š” The kilogram is the only SI base unit that is still defined by a physical artifact, a platinum-iridium cylinder called the International Prototype of the Kilogram. However, this definition is set to change in 2019 with the redefinition of the kilogram based on fundamental constants.
Pounds
š A pound is a unit of mass that is equal to 16 ounces or approximately the weight of a small watermelon. It is commonly used to measure the weight of people, animals, and large objects.
š” The pound was originally defined in ancient Rome as the weight of 12 bronze coins called "unciae." This is where the symbol "lb" for pound comes from, as it is an abbreviation of the Latin word "libra," which means "scale" or "balance".