{"id":1965,"date":"2022-04-25T09:25:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T09:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1965"},"modified":"2023-02-20T07:40:15","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T07:40:15","slug":"kilogram-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilogram","title":{"rendered":"Kilogram in Math"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-d8a41258-eb0b-4ba6-855e-2b53a076a4de\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilogram#0-kilogram-introduction>Kilogram Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilogram#1-what-is-kg-kilogram>What Is Kg (Kilogram)?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilogram#2-definition-of-kilogram-in-math>Definition of Kilogram in Math<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilogram#21-solved-examples>Solved Examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilogram#22-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilogram#23-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-kilogram-introduction\">Kilogram Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">One day, Joe\u2019s dad learned that he was running out of some vegetables needed to prepare a special dish for their dinner guests. Busy with his chores in the kitchen, he handed a list of vegetables\u2014potatoes, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and broccoli\u2014to Joe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-1.png\" alt=\"Shopping list of vegetables with weight mentioned in kilograms\" class=\"wp-image-17884\" title=\"Shopping list of vegetables with weight mentioned in kilograms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Little Joe is perplexed by looking at the numbers and the symbol \u201ckg\u201d (kilograms). Let\u2019s help him buy the right amounts of vegetables by looking at the meaning of kilogram<strong> <\/strong>in math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-what-is-kg-kilogram\">What Is Kg (Kilogram)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Kilogram is the SI unit of mass that equals approximately 2.204 lbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-definition-of-kilogram-in-math\">Definition of Kilogram in Math<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A kilogram is the standard unit of mass in the International System of Units. \u201cKilo\u201d means thousand, and kilogram<strong> <\/strong>means a thousand grams. The symbol of the kilogram<strong> <\/strong>is \u201ckg.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-kilogram-measurement\">Kilogram Measurement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">From the definition, 1 kilogram<strong> <\/strong>measures 1000 grams. A kilogram is almost equal to the mass of 1000 cubic cm of water or 1 liter of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-kilograms-examples\">Kilograms Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Kilogram<strong> <\/strong>is omnipresent. From the shopping list written by Joe\u2019s dad to the measurement of jet fuel used in an aircraft, and from our body weight to the rocket payload, you can find it everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><em>\u201cI\u2019m a kilogram,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><em>Cherished with a thousand grams!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><em>Look around you\u2014and you\u2019ll find me everywhere,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><em>From simple shopping stuff to a flight through the air!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Example 1:&nbsp; 5 kgs of vegetables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-2.png\" alt=\"Weighing vegetables in kilograms on a scale\" class=\"wp-image-17886\" title=\"Weighing vegetables in kilograms on a scale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-2.png 621w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-2-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Example 2: Zanab weighs 50 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-3.png\" alt=\"Weight scale showing weight of a person in kilograms\" class=\"wp-image-17887\" title=\"Weight scale showing weight of a person in kilograms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-3-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Example 3: 1.5 kg butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-4.png\" alt=\"Weight of butter cubes in kilograms on a scale\" class=\"wp-image-17888\" title=\"Weight of butter cubes in kilograms on a scale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-4-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Example 4: 0.25 kg cake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-5.png\" alt=\"0.25 kilograms of cake\" class=\"wp-image-17889\" title=\"0.25 kilograms of cake\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-5-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Example 5: 5 kg dumbbells<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-6.png\" alt=\"5 kilogram dumbbells\" class=\"wp-image-17890\" title=\"5 kilogram dumbbells\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-6.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-6-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-kilogram-conversion\">Kilogram Conversion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-si-prefixes-\"><strong>SI Prefixes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The base unit of mass in the metric system is the gram. All other units are named by adding a prefix to gram. For example, kilogram has the prefix \u201ckilo\u201d, which means 1000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Similarly, we add prefixes to \u201cgram\u201d to obtain other units of measuring weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The below chart summarizes some common prefixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table eplus-wrapper\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Units<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Relationship with a gram<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Milligram (mg)<\/td><td>0.001 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Centigram (cg)<\/td><td>0.01 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Decigram (dg)<\/td><td>0.1 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gram (g)<\/td><td>&nbsp;1 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Decagram (dcg)<\/td><td>10 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hectogram (hg)<\/td><td>100 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kilogram <\/strong>(kg)<\/td><td>1,000 g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-conversion-chart\">Conversion Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-si-multiples-prefixes-of-gram-\"><strong>SI Multiples (Prefixes) of Gram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We can use the below <strong>gram\u2013kg chart<\/strong> to convert kilograms to SI prefixes of the gram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-7.png\" alt=\"Metric conversion chart for weight measurement units\" class=\"wp-image-17891\" title=\"Metric conversion chart for weight measurement units\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-7.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-7-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We can use this metric ladder to convert one metric unit to the other SI prefixes of the base unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-8.png\" alt=\"Unit conversion steps\" class=\"wp-image-17892\" title=\"Unit conversion steps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-8.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-8-300x259.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The acronym below can easily help convert between different units of measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In this case of measurement of weight, the base unit will be grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-9.png\" alt=\"Acronym trick to help remember unit conversions\" class=\"wp-image-17893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-9.png 621w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-9-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-conversion-of-kilogram-into-si-multiples-of-gram\">Conversion of Kilogram into SI Multiples of Gram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-kilogram-to-gram-\"><strong>Kilogram to Gram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">From the conversion table, 1 kg $= 1 \\times 10 \\times 10 \\times 10$ g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$= 1000$ g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, <strong>1 kg <\/strong>$= 1000$<strong> g<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Similarly, 1 g $= 1 \\div (10 \\times 10 \\times 10)$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 0.001$ kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, <strong>1 g <\/strong>$= 0.001$<strong> kg.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-kilogram-to-milligram-\"><strong>Kilogram to Milligram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">From the conversion table, 1 kg $= 1 \\times 10 \\times 10 \\times 10 \\times 10 \\times 10 \\times 10$ mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 1,000,000$ mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, <strong>1 kg <\/strong>$= 1,000,000$<strong> mg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Similarly, <strong>1 mg <\/strong>$= 0.000001$<strong> kg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-conventional-units-of-mass\">Conventional Units of Mass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The most common US customary units of mass are ounce, pound, and ton. The below conversion chart summarizes their relationship:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-10.png\" alt=\"ounce, pound, ton conversion\" class=\"wp-image-17894\" title=\"ounce, pound, ton conversion\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-10.png 621w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kilogram-10-300x253.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-conversion-of-kilogram-into-us-customary-units\">Conversion of Kilogram into US Customary Units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-kilogram-to-ounce-\"><strong>Kilogram to Ounce<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1 kg <\/strong>$= 35.27$<strong> oz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, 1 oz $= 1 \\div 35.27$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 0.028$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1 oz = 0.028 kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-kilogram-to-pound-\"><strong>Kilogram to Pound<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">From the conversion table, $35.27$ oz $= 35.27 \\div 16$ lbs $= 2.204$ lbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, <strong>1 kg <\/strong>$= 2.204$<strong> lbs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Similarly, <strong>1 lbs <\/strong>$= 0.45$<strong> kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-kilogram-to-ton-\"><strong>Kilogram to Ton<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">From the conversion table, 2.204 lbs $= 2.204 \\div 2,000$ US ton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 0.0011$ US ton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1 kg <\/strong>$= 0.0011$<strong> US ton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Similarly, <strong>1 US ton <\/strong>$= 907.18$<strong> kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-things-that-weigh-1-kilogram\">Things that Weigh 1 Kilogram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Some things that weigh 1 kg are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A liter of water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A 1 kg bag of sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A 1 kg bag of rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A pineapple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A cabbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A small laptop<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-fun-facts\">Fun Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-how-much-is-a-kilogram\">How much is a kilogram?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In 1795, a kilogram<strong> <\/strong>was equivalent to a liter (or a cubic decimeter) of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Later, a platinum standard (1799\u20131889) and a platinum-iridium standard (1889\u20132019) defined a kilogram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In 2019, the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) redefined kilogram<strong> <\/strong>in terms of Planck\u2019s constant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Colloquially, a kilogram<strong> <\/strong>is referred to as a \u201ckilo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The US Congress legalized the use of \u201ckilo\u201d as an alternative to kilogram<strong> <\/strong>in 1866. However, it revoked the legal status of \u201ckilo\u201d in 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The kilogram<strong> <\/strong>is the only SI base unit with a prefix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Kilograms is the metric unit used to measure the weight of different objects. With the help of the exercises shared above, you can easily convert any unit of mass to kilograms and ace the concept of measuring weights conveniently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-solved-examples\">Solved Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1. A giant tortoise weighs 550 pounds. Its weight in kg is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: We know that 1 lb $= 0.45$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, 550 lb $= 0.45 \\times 550$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 247.5$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2. Examine the below shopping list. Joe\u2019s dad purchases the groceries and puts them in a carry bag. What will be the weight of the carry bag?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Solved-Examples-3.png\" alt=\"shopping list of vegetables in kilograms\" class=\"wp-image-17895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Solved-Examples-3.png 413w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Solved-Examples-3-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: 16 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Total weight of the groceries = weight of the bag $= 3 + 4 + 5 + 2 + 2$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 16$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>3. Joe bought a 1.2 kg cake. Tom, his friend, ate 400 g, and Jay, his cousin, ate 7.05 oz. How much cake is Joe left with?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">First, let\u2019s convert all the given data into kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Tom ate 400 g cake. From the conversion table, 400 g $= 400 \\div 1000$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 0.4$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Jay ate 7.05 oz of cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 oz $= 0.028$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, $7.05$ oz $= 7.05 \\times 0.028$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 0.19$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Total cake left with Joe $= 1.2 \u2013 (0.4 + 0.19)$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 1.2 \u2013 0.59$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 0.61$ kg or $610$ g&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>4. Joe\u2019s kitten, Chase, weighs 880 oz. Lily\u2019s kitten, Skye, weighs 2000 dcg. And Tom\u2019s kitten, Penny, weighs 23 kg. Whose kitten is the heaviest, i.e., weighs the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: Let\u2019s convert all the given data into kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Chase weighs 881.84 oz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 oz $= 0.028$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, $881.84$ oz $= 880 \\times 0.028$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 24.64$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Skye weighs 2000 dcg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">According to the conversion chart, 1 dcg $= 10$g $= 0.01$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$2,000$ dcg $= 2000 \\div (10 \\times 10)$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 20$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Penny weighs 23 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Therefore, Chase, Joe\u2019s kitten, weighs the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>5. Arrange the following in descending order:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>6 kg<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>8,000 g<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2,000,000 mg<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: 8000 g, 6 kg, and 2,000,000 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">First, let\u2019s convert them to kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">First = 6 kg . . . (1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Second $= 8000$ g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We know 1 kg $= 1000$ g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So 1 g $= 1 \\div 1000$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$8,000$ g $= 8,000 \\div 1000$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 8$ kg . . . (2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We know, 1 kg $= 1,000,000$ mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Similarly, 1 mg $= 1 \\div 1,000,000$ kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;$2,000,000$ mg $= 2,000,000 \\div 1,000,000$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$= 2$ kg . . . (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, the order will be 8 kg (2), 6 kg (1), and 2 kg (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-practice-problems\">Practice Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Kilogram in Math<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">A cow weighs 700 kg. Its weight in grams is:<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">700,000 g<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">7000 g<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">0.07 g<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">0.7 g<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 700,000 g<br\/>We know that 1 kg $= 1000$ g<br>\r\nSo, 700 kg $= 700 \\times 1000$ g<br>\r\n$= 700,000$ g<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">A bunch of five apples weighs 1000 grams. Suppose all are of equal weight. If Joe eats three, the total weight of the remaining apples is:<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">0.2 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">0.4 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">0.6 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">0.8 kg<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 0.4 kg<br\/>Total weight of the apples $= 1000$ g<br>\r\nFrom the conversion table, 1000 g $= 1000 \\div (10 \\times 10 \\times 10)$ kg<br>\r\n$= 1$ kg<br>\r\nAll apples are of the same weight. So, the weight of one apple $= \\frac{1}{5}$ kg<br>\r\n$= 0.2$ kg<br>\r\nJoe eats three. So remaining apples $= 2$<br>\r\nWeight of two apples $= 0.2 \\times 2  = 0.4$ kg<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Joe weighs 35 kg, Lily weighs 90 pounds, and Tom weighs 330,000 dg. Who weighs the most?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Joe<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Lily<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Tom<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">All are of equal weight<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Lily<br\/>Lily\u2019s weight $= 90$ pounds.<br>\r\nWe know that 1 lbs $= 0.45$ kg<br>\r\nSo, 90 lbs $= 90 \\times 0.45$<br>\r\n$= 40.5$ kg<br>\r\nTom\u2019s weight $= 330,000$ dg<br>\r\nAccording to the conversion table, 330,000 dg $= 330,000 \\div (10 \\times 10 \\times 10 \\times 10)$ kg<br>\r\n$= 33$ kg<br>\r\nJoe weighs 35 kg.<br>\r\nTherefore, Lily weighs the most.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">250 ants lift 1 mg of breadcrumbs each and take it to their anthill. The total weight of the collected bread crumbs is:<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">0.00025 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">0.0025 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">0.025 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">0.25 kg<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 0.00025 kg<br\/>Total weight of the breadcrumbs lifted $= 250 \\times 1$<br>\r\n$= 250$ mg<br>\r\nFrom the conversion table, $250 \\div (10 \\times 10 \\times 10 \\times 10 \\times 10 \\times 10)$<br>\r\n$= 0.00025$ kg<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">In Joe\u2019s schoolbag, the books weigh 1 kg. Her tiffin weighs a pound, and she carries a 1l bottle. In addition, she carries a file weighing 200 grams. The total weight of her school bag is approximate:<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">1.65 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">2.65 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">2 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">3.45 kg<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 2.65 kg<br\/>Weight of Joe\u2019s tiffin $= 1$ lb<br>\r\n$= 0.45$ kg.<br>\r\nWeight of her bottle $= 1$ l<br>\r\n$= 1$ kg<br>\r\nWeight of her file $= 200$ grams<br>\r\n$= 200 \\div (10 \\times 10 \\times 10)$ [according to the conversion chart]<br>\r\n$= 0.2$ kg<br>\r\nTotal weight of her schoolbag $= 0.45 + 1 + 0.2 + 1$<br>\r\n$= 2.65$ kg<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                \"targetName\": \"Math\"\n              }] ,\n        \"name\": \"Kilogram in Math\",        \n        \"about\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n                \"name\": \"Kilogram in Math\"\n        },  \n        \"hasPart\": [{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"A cow weighs 700 kg. 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Who weighs the most?\",\n                    \"comment\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                      \"text\": \"Lily\u2019s weight $$= 90$$ pounds.<br>\r\nWe know that 1 lbs $$= 0.45$$ kg<br>\r\nSo, 90 lbs $$= 90 \\\\times 0.45$$<br>\r\n$$= 40.5$$ kg<br>\r\nTom\u2019s weight $$= 330,000$$ dg<br>\r\nAccording to the conversion table, 330,000 dg $$= 330,000 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ kg<br>\r\n$$= 33$$ kg<br>\r\nJoe weighs 35 kg.<br>\r\nTherefore, Lily weighs the most.\"\n                    },\n                    \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                    \"suggestedAnswer\": [ {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 0,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"Joe\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Lily\u2019s weight $$= 90$$ pounds.<br>\r\nWe know that 1 lbs $$= 0.45$$ kg<br>\r\nSo, 90 lbs $$= 90 \\\\times 0.45$$<br>\r\n$$= 40.5$$ kg<br>\r\nTom\u2019s weight $$= 330,000$$ dg<br>\r\nAccording to the conversion table, 330,000 dg $$= 330,000 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ kg<br>\r\n$$= 33$$ kg<br>\r\nJoe weighs 35 kg.<br>\r\nTherefore, Lily weighs the most.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 2,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"Tom\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Lily\u2019s weight $$= 90$$ pounds.<br>\r\nWe know that 1 lbs $$= 0.45$$ kg<br>\r\nSo, 90 lbs $$= 90 \\\\times 0.45$$<br>\r\n$$= 40.5$$ kg<br>\r\nTom\u2019s weight $$= 330,000$$ dg<br>\r\nAccording to the conversion table, 330,000 dg $$= 330,000 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ kg<br>\r\n$$= 33$$ kg<br>\r\nJoe weighs 35 kg.<br>\r\nTherefore, Lily weighs the most.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 3,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"All are of equal weight\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Lily\u2019s weight $$= 90$$ pounds.<br>\r\nWe know that 1 lbs $$= 0.45$$ kg<br>\r\nSo, 90 lbs $$= 90 \\\\times 0.45$$<br>\r\n$$= 40.5$$ kg<br>\r\nTom\u2019s weight $$= 330,000$$ dg<br>\r\nAccording to the conversion table, 330,000 dg $$= 330,000 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ kg<br>\r\n$$= 33$$ kg<br>\r\nJoe weighs 35 kg.<br>\r\nTherefore, Lily weighs the most.\"\n                                    }\n                                }],\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                      \"position\": 1,\n                      \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                      \"text\": \"Lily\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"Lily\u2019s weight $$= 90$$ pounds.<br>\r\nWe know that 1 lbs $$= 0.45$$ kg<br>\r\nSo, 90 lbs $$= 90 \\\\times 0.45$$<br>\r\n$$= 40.5$$ kg<br>\r\nTom\u2019s weight $$= 330,000$$ dg<br>\r\nAccording to the conversion table, 330,000 dg $$= 330,000 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ kg<br>\r\n$$= 33$$ kg<br>\r\nJoe weighs 35 kg.<br>\r\nTherefore, Lily weighs the most.\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"Lily\u2019s weight $$= 90$$ pounds.<br>\r\nWe know that 1 lbs $$= 0.45$$ kg<br>\r\nSo, 90 lbs $$= 90 \\\\times 0.45$$<br>\r\n$$= 40.5$$ kg<br>\r\nTom\u2019s weight $$= 330,000$$ dg<br>\r\nAccording to the conversion table, 330,000 dg $$= 330,000 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ kg<br>\r\n$$= 33$$ kg<br>\r\nJoe weighs 35 kg.<br>\r\nTherefore, Lily weighs the most.\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    },{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"250 ants lift 1 mg of breadcrumbs each and take it to their anthill. 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The total weight of the collected bread crumbs is:\",\n                    \"comment\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                      \"text\": \"Total weight of the breadcrumbs lifted $$= 250 \\\\times 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 250$$ mg<br>\r\nFrom the conversion table, $$250 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$<br>\r\n$$= 0.00025$$ kg\"\n                    },\n                    \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                    \"suggestedAnswer\": [ {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 1,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"0.0025 kg\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Total weight of the breadcrumbs lifted $$= 250 \\\\times 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 250$$ mg<br>\r\nFrom the conversion table, $$250 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$<br>\r\n$$= 0.00025$$ kg\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 2,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"0.025 kg\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Total weight of the breadcrumbs lifted $$= 250 \\\\times 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 250$$ mg<br>\r\nFrom the conversion table, $$250 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$<br>\r\n$$= 0.00025$$ kg\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 3,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"0.25 kg\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Total weight of the breadcrumbs lifted $$= 250 \\\\times 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 250$$ mg<br>\r\nFrom the conversion table, $$250 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$<br>\r\n$$= 0.00025$$ kg\"\n                                    }\n                                }],\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                      \"position\": 0,\n                      \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                      \"text\": \"0.00025 kg\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"Total weight of the breadcrumbs lifted $$= 250 \\\\times 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 250$$ mg<br>\r\nFrom the conversion table, $$250 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$<br>\r\n$$= 0.00025$$ kg\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"Total weight of the breadcrumbs lifted $$= 250 \\\\times 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 250$$ mg<br>\r\nFrom the conversion table, $$250 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$<br>\r\n$$= 0.00025$$ kg\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    },{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"In Joe\u2019s schoolbag, the books weigh 1 kg. Her tiffin weighs a pound, and she carries a 1l bottle. In addition, she carries a file weighing 200 grams. The total weight of her school bag is approximate:\",\n                    \"text\": \"In Joe\u2019s schoolbag, the books weigh 1 kg. Her tiffin weighs a pound, and she carries a 1l bottle. In addition, she carries a file weighing 200 grams. The total weight of her school bag is approximate:\",\n                    \"comment\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                      \"text\": \"Weight of Joe\u2019s tiffin $$= 1$$ lb<br>\r\n$$= 0.45$$ kg.<br>\r\nWeight of her bottle $$= 1$$ l<br>\r\n$$= 1$$ kg<br>\r\nWeight of her file $$= 200$$ grams<br>\r\n$$= 200 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ [according to the conversion chart]<br>\r\n$$= 0.2$$ kg<br>\r\nTotal weight of her schoolbag $$= 0.45 + 1 + 0.2 + 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 2.65$$ kg\"\n                    },\n                    \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                    \"suggestedAnswer\": [ {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 0,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"1.65 kg\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Weight of Joe\u2019s tiffin $$= 1$$ lb<br>\r\n$$= 0.45$$ kg.<br>\r\nWeight of her bottle $$= 1$$ l<br>\r\n$$= 1$$ kg<br>\r\nWeight of her file $$= 200$$ grams<br>\r\n$$= 200 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ [according to the conversion chart]<br>\r\n$$= 0.2$$ kg<br>\r\nTotal weight of her schoolbag $$= 0.45 + 1 + 0.2 + 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 2.65$$ kg\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 2,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"2 kg\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Weight of Joe\u2019s tiffin $$= 1$$ lb<br>\r\n$$= 0.45$$ kg.<br>\r\nWeight of her bottle $$= 1$$ l<br>\r\n$$= 1$$ kg<br>\r\nWeight of her file $$= 200$$ grams<br>\r\n$$= 200 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ [according to the conversion chart]<br>\r\n$$= 0.2$$ kg<br>\r\nTotal weight of her schoolbag $$= 0.45 + 1 + 0.2 + 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 2.65$$ kg\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 3,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"3.45 kg\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Weight of Joe\u2019s tiffin $$= 1$$ lb<br>\r\n$$= 0.45$$ kg.<br>\r\nWeight of her bottle $$= 1$$ l<br>\r\n$$= 1$$ kg<br>\r\nWeight of her file $$= 200$$ grams<br>\r\n$$= 200 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ [according to the conversion chart]<br>\r\n$$= 0.2$$ kg<br>\r\nTotal weight of her schoolbag $$= 0.45 + 1 + 0.2 + 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 2.65$$ kg\"\n                                    }\n                                }],\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                      \"position\": 1,\n                      \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                      \"text\": \"2.65 kg\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"Weight of Joe\u2019s tiffin $$= 1$$ lb<br>\r\n$$= 0.45$$ kg.<br>\r\nWeight of her bottle $$= 1$$ l<br>\r\n$$= 1$$ kg<br>\r\nWeight of her file $$= 200$$ grams<br>\r\n$$= 200 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ [according to the conversion chart]<br>\r\n$$= 0.2$$ kg<br>\r\nTotal weight of her schoolbag $$= 0.45 + 1 + 0.2 + 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 2.65$$ kg\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"Weight of Joe\u2019s tiffin $$= 1$$ lb<br>\r\n$$= 0.45$$ kg.<br>\r\nWeight of her bottle $$= 1$$ l<br>\r\n$$= 1$$ kg<br>\r\nWeight of her file $$= 200$$ grams<br>\r\n$$= 200 \\\\div (10 \\\\times 10 \\\\times 10)$$ [according to the conversion chart]<br>\r\n$$= 0.2$$ kg<br>\r\nTotal weight of her schoolbag $$= 0.45 + 1 + 0.2 + 1$$<br>\r\n$$= 2.65$$ kg\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\"><strong>Which is bigger\u2014half a kilogram or a pound?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">One pound (1 lb) $=$ 0.45 kg. It is approximately 0.05 kg less than half a kilogram. Therefore, half a kilogram<strong> <\/strong>is bigger than a pound.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\"><strong>What are the units of kilogram?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The kilogram<strong> <\/strong>has no units.<strong> <\/strong>It itself is a unit of mass in the metric system. However, its symbol is \u201ckg.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\"><strong>Is a kilogram more than a ton?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">No, a US ton is more than 900 times a kilogram.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\"><strong>Which is correct\u2014\u201ckg\u201d or \u201ckgs\u201d?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Kg is the correct abbreviation of kilograms as \u201ckgs\u201d would mean kilogram<strong> <\/strong>seconds.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\"><strong>How many cubic meters is one kilogram?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-f6d7d4ab-3fc0-4d48-94ee-e36f76d1a5bd\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">One kilogram<strong> <\/strong>is equal to one liter. 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Busy with his chores in the kitchen, he handed a list of vegetables\u2014potatoes, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and broccoli\u2014to Joe. 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