What is the unit of mass called?
Kilograms Definition. The kilogram or kilogramme (symbol: kg) is the SI base unit of mass. It is defined as being equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram. Convert Kilograms.
What is a gram in physics?
A gram is defined as one 1000 of the SI base unit the kilogram which itself is defined as being equal to the mass of a physical prototype pres erved by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. Convert Grams.
Conversion Definitions
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Conversion Table
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