Key Stage 3
Meaning
The kilogram is the scientific unit for measuring mass.
About Kilograms
- The average mass of an adult human is around 70 kilograms.
- The mass of an apple is 0.1 kilograms.
- There are 1000 grams in a kilogram.
Converting Kilograms
| Unit | To convert | Kilograms |
| 1 megagram | Convert to kilograms x1000. | 1000kg |
| 1 kilogram | Convert to kilograms x1. | 1kg |
| 1 gram | Convert to kilograms /1000. | 0.001kg |
| 1 microgram | Convert to kilograms /1000. | 0.000001kg |