A kilogram, abbreviated as kg, is the standard unit of mass in the metric system used in nearly every country in the world. Whether you're weighing yourself at the gym, buying fruits at the grocery store, or measuring ingredients in a recipe, chances are you're using kilograms, especially if you're outside the U.S.
The term "kilogram" comes from French, combining kilo (meaning "a thousand") with gram. One kilogram equals 1,000 grams. Originally, the kilogram was defined by a physical object a platinum-iridium cylinder stored in France. But since 2019, scientists now define it using fundamental constants of nature like the Planck constant, making it far more precise and stable for scientific use.
How the Kilogram Is Used:The kilogram is part of everyday life in countries using the metric system:
The Imperial ton, also known as the long ton, is a unit of mass used primarily in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. One imperial ton is equal to 2,240 pounds, or approximately 1,016.05 kilograms. This makes it heavier than both the US ton (short ton, 2,000 pounds) and the metric tonne (1,000 kilograms).
The imperial ton originated in the British Imperial system and dates back to times when goods were transported in large barrels or "tuns." These barrels typically held about 2,240 pounds of product—hence the origin of the long ton.
The unit was officially adopted as part of the British Imperial system in the 19th century. Though it's no longer widely used in trade or industry, it still appears in naval shipping, mining, and some historical references in the UK.
How Is the Imperial Ton Used: Today, the imperial ton is used less frequently due to the global adoption of the metric system. However, it remains relevant in:
1 kg = 0.000984 Imperial ton
Let’s say you want to convert 1016.05 kg to Imperial ton.
Using the formula:
1016.05 × 0.000984 = 1 Imperial ton
So, 1016.05 kg is approximately 1 Imperial ton.
| Kilogram (kg) | Imperial Ton (Imperial ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 0.001 Imperial ton |
| 2 kg | 0.002 Imperial ton |
| 3 kg | 0.003 Imperial ton |
| 4 kg | 0.004 Imperial ton |
| 5 kg | 0.005 Imperial ton |
| 6 kg | 0.006 Imperial ton |
| 7 kg | 0.007 Imperial ton |
| 8 kg | 0.008 Imperial ton |
| 9 kg | 0.009 Imperial ton |
| 10 kg | 0.01 Imperial ton |
| 11 kg | 0.011 Imperial ton |
| 12 kg | 0.012 Imperial ton |
| 13 kg | 0.013 Imperial ton |
| 14 kg | 0.014 Imperial ton |
| 15 kg | 0.015 Imperial ton |