kilogram kg
The SI base unit. Defined by Planck's constant since 2019.
Quick convert — kilogram to popular units
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kilogram
gram
1 kg = 1,000g
kilogram
milligram
1 kg = 1,000,000mg
kilogram
metric ton
1 kg = 0.001t
Conversion table — kilogram to every Mass unit
All values for 1 kg (forward) and 1 reverse unit → {symbol}.
| To / From | 1 kg = | 1 to-unit = |
|---|---|---|
| gram (g) | 1,000 g | 0.001 kg |
| milligram (mg) | 1,000,000 mg | 1.000000e-6 kg |
| metric ton (t) | 0.001 t | 1,000 kg |
| pound (lb) | 2.20462262 lb | 0.45359237 kg |
| ounce (oz) | 35.27396195 oz | 0.02834952 kg |
| stone (st) | 0.15747304 st | 6.35029318 kg |
| grain (gr) | 15,432.35835294 gr | 6.479891e-5 kg |
| microgram (μg) | 999,999,999.9999999 μg | 1.000000e-9 kg |
| carat (ct) | 5,000 ct | 0.0002 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does kg stand for?
kilogram (kg) is a unit of Mass.
How many kg are in 1 kg?
1 kg = 1 kg, so 1 kg = 1 kg.
Is this the SI base unit?
Yes — kilogram is the SI base unit for Mass.
Common conversions from kilogram
#1
kilogram (kg) → gram (g)
Convert kilogram (kg) to gram.
#2kilogram (kg) → milligram (mg)
Convert kilogram (kg) to milligram.
#3kilogram (kg) → metric ton (t)
Convert kilogram (kg) to metric ton.
#4kilogram (kg) → pound (lb)
Convert kilogram (kg) to pound.
#5kilogram (kg) → ounce (oz)
Convert kilogram (kg) to ounce.
#6kilogram (kg) → stone (st)
Convert kilogram (kg) to stone.
#7kilogram (kg) → grain (gr)
Convert kilogram (kg) to grain.
#8kilogram (kg) → microgram (μg)
Convert kilogram (kg) to microgram.