English

kilogram

ˈkɪləɡɹæm, ˈkɪl.ə.ɡræm, ˈkɪləˌɡræm
Meaning: a unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈkɪl.ə.ɡræm, ˈkɪləˌɡræm

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Example sentences

A standard bag of flour usually weighs one kilogram.
A standard bag of flour usually weighs one kilogram.
The gross weight of the package is five kilograms.
The gross weight of the package is five kilograms.
The maximum allowable weight for luggage is twenty kilograms.
The maximum allowable weight for luggage is twenty kilograms.

Usage Notes

The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is commonly used for measuring weight in everyday contexts.

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