Synonyms for

Kg

Verb Another word for kg — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

kg is the abbreviation for kilogram, which is a unit of measurement for weight.

Synonyms & similar words

kilogram kilo kilogram kilo weight mass heft load burden tonnage measurement scale size quantity amount number figure total count estimate value price

Common collocations

  • kilogram of
  • kilograms per
  • kilograms of
  • kilogram weight
  • kilogram mass
  • kilogram force
  • kilogram meter
  • kilogram second

Word family

noun kilogram

Usage note

Kg is an abbreviation for kilogram, a unit of mass in the metric system. It is commonly used in everyday contexts and scientific measurements.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The weight of the package is 2 kgs.
  2. 2. The recipe calls for 500 gms of flour and 1 kg of sugar.
  3. 3. The maximum weight allowed for the luggage is 20 kgs.
  4. 4. The baby's weight at birth was 3.5 kgs.
  5. 5. I lost 5 kgs by exercising regularly and eating healthy.

Quotes

  • 1. 'A kilogram of feathers weighs the same as a kilogram of bricks.' - Unknown
  • 2. 'The kilogram is the only SI unit with a prefix as part of its name.' - National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • 3. 'A kilogram is the mass of a particular cylinder of platinum-iridium alloy kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in Paris.' - BBC News

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