Kilogram

/ˈkɪləɡræm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams, commonly used for measuring weight.

The recipe calls for two kilograms of flour.

A base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), represented by the symbol 'kg'.

In SI units, mass is measured in kilograms.

An amount of matter that is roughly equivalent to the mass of one liter of water at its maximum density.

He lifted a weight of five kilograms at the gym.

A unit commonly used to express body weight or weight of objects in everyday contexts.

She weighs about 60 kilograms.

The term 'kilogram' derives from the French 'kilogramme', which is a combination of 'kilo-' meaning thousand and 'gramme' meaning a small weight.

kilo:

A colloquial term for kilogram, often used in measurements of weight.

kilogram per cubic meter:

A unit of density equal to one kilogram for every cubic meter.

kilogram-force:

A unit of force equal to the weight of a one-kilogram mass in a gravitational field.

Kilo

I lifted a kilo at the gym today.

One thou

I bought some vegetables, it cost me about one thou.