Kilogram: meaning, definitions and examples
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kilogram
[ ˈkɪləˌgræm ]
unit of measurement
A kilogram is a unit of measurement equal to 1000 grams. It is commonly used to measure the weight or mass of an object.
Synonyms
kg, kilo
Examples of usage
- The package weighed 2 kilograms.
- She bought 1 kilogram of apples.
- We need to convert the weight from pounds to kilograms.
informal
In informal usage, a kilogram can refer to a large amount or quantity of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She has a kilogram of homework to do.
- He has a kilogram of books to read.
Translations
Translations of the word "kilogram" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quilograma
🇮🇳 किलोग्राम
🇩🇪 Kilogramm
🇮🇩 kilogram
🇺🇦 кілограм
🇵🇱 kilogram
🇯🇵 キログラム
🇫🇷 kilogramme
🇪🇸 kilogramo
🇹🇷 kilogram
🇰🇷 킬로그램
🇸🇦 كيلوجرام
🇨🇿 kilogram
🇸🇰 kilogram
🇨🇳 千克
🇸🇮 kilogram
🇮🇸 kílógram
🇰🇿 килограмм
🇬🇪 კილოგრამი
🇦🇿 kilogram
🇲🇽 kilogramo
Word origin
The word 'kilogram' originated from the French 'kilogramme', which was adopted from the Greek 'khilioi' meaning a thousand and 'gramma' meaning a small weight. The kilogram was originally defined as the mass of one liter of water, but it is now defined by a physical object called the International Prototype of the Kilogram, which is a platinum-iridium cylinder kept in France. In 2019, the kilogram was redefined based on fundamental constants of nature.