kilogram

The definition of a kilogram is a unit of measure in the Systeme International d'Unites that is equal to 1000 grams which is approximately 2.2 pounds.

(noun)

Having 2.2 pounds of gold is an example of a kilogram of gold.

YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See kilogram in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

one thousand grams (2.2046 pounds avoirdupois): abbrev. kg

Origin: Fr kilogramme: see kilo- & gram

See kilogram in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Abbr. kg The base unit of mass in the International System, equal to 1,000 grams (2.2046 pounds). See Table at measurement.
  2. Kilogram force.

Learn more about kilogram

link/cite print suggestion box