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Kilogram

The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined based on the Planck constant (h), a fundamental constant of nature.

1 kilogram is the mass that corresponds to the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant (h), which is 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ joule-seconds (J·s), when expressed in the SI unit J·s = kg·m²·s⁻¹.

This modern definition ties the kilogram to a constant of nature rather than a physical object, ensuring its precision and stability over time.

Before this redefinition, the kilogram was defined as the mass of the International Prototype of the Kilogram (IPK), a physical platinum-iridium cylinder stored in France.

Origin:

The kilogram originated during the French Revolution in the late 18th century as part of the metric system's development. Initially, it was defined as the mass of one cubic decimeter of pure water at 4°C, chosen for its universal availability and consistency. In 1799, a physical standard called the Kilogram of the Archives, a platinum cylinder, was created to represent the unit. Later, in 1889, the International Prototype of the Kilogram (IPK), a more precise platinum-iridium cylinder, was adopted as the global standard, stored in France with copies distributed worldwide.

Over time, physical changes in the IPK led to inconsistencies, prompting scientists to redefine the kilogram. In 2019, it was redefined based on the Planck constant (h), a fundamental constant of nature, linking the kilogram to unchanging physical properties rather than a physical object. This modern definition ensures long-term precision and stability for the unit of mass.

Slug

The slug is a unit of mass used in the imperial system and the U.S. customary system, primarily in the context of physics and engineering. It is defined as the mass that will accelerate by 1 foot per second squared (1 ft/s²) when a force of 1 pound-force is applied. One slug is approximately 14.5939 kilograms.

Origin:

The slug was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, which was developed to be more consistent with the principles of mechanics, particularly Newton's second law of motion. The term "slug" was chosen because it represented a unit of mass that would help express the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration in a way that was easier to apply in engineering and scientific calculations. The slug is used primarily in the U.S. and some engineering contexts, but it is less common in everyday measurements, where the pound is typically used for mass and weight.

Convert Kilogram to other weight-converter units

1 Kilogram = 1 Kilogram

1 Kilogram = 1000 Gram

1 Kilogram = 1000000 Milligram

1 Kilogram = 0.001 Metric Ton

1 Kilogram = 0.0009842073 Long Ton

1 Kilogram = 0.0011023122 Short Ton

1 Kilogram = 2.2046244202 Pound

1 Kilogram = 35.273990723 Ounce

1 Kilogram = 5000 Carat

1 Kilogram = 0.1763698097 Stone (US)

1 Kilogram = 0.1574730444 Stone (UK)

1 Kilogram = 15432.358353 Grain

1 Kilogram = 0.0685217659 Slug

1 Kilogram = 0.01 Quintal

1 Kilogram = 0.0881849049 Quarter (US)

1 Kilogram = 0.0787365222 Quarter (UK)

1 Kilogram = 0.0220462262 Hundredweight (US)

1 Kilogram = 0.0196841306 Hundredweight (UK)

1 Kilogram = 34.285710367 Ton (assay) (US)

1 Kilogram = 30.612244898 Ton (assay) (UK)

1 Kilogram = 0.001 Tonne

1 Kilogram = 0.000001 Kiloton

1 Kilogram = 6.022173643e+26 Dalton

1 Kilogram = 0.1019716213 Kilogram-force square second per meter

1 Kilogram = 0.0022046226 Kilopound