Kilograms

Base unit of mass in the International System of Units.

kg Kilogramme

Kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined by fixing the Planck constant to a precise value, ensuring consistency and accuracy in scientific measurements worldwide.

/ˈkɪləˌɡræm/

Kilogram is derived from the French 'kilos' meaning thousand and 'gramme' from Greek 'gramma', referring to a unit of weight.

mass unit

grams milligrams decagrams

International System of Units

measurement standardized unit of measurement