Kg Meaning in English
word
ˌkeɪ ˈdʒi
kay-JEE
ˌkeɪ ˈdʒiː
kay-JEE
Definition
'kg' is the written abbreviation for 'kilogram', a standard unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams, used worldwide for measuring weight.
Usage & Nuances
'kg' is always written in lowercase when used as a unit symbol. It is placed after the number (e.g., 5 kg), without a period. Used formally and informally in science, cooking, and daily life. Do not add an 's' for plural (write '5 kg' not '5 kgs').
Spanish: kg - kilogramoPortuguese (BR): kg - quilogramaPortuguese (PT): kg - quilogramaChinese (Simplified): 千克 - 公斤Chinese (Traditional): 公斤 - 千克Hindi: किलोग्राम - किलोग्राम (kg)Arabic: كجم - كيلوجرامBengali: কেজিRussian: кгJapanese: kg（キログラム）Vietnamese: kgKorean: kgTurkish: kgUrdu: کلوگرام - کلوIndonesian: kg
Example Sentences
The bag weighs 10 kg.
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Please buy 2 kg of apples.
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This package is under 1 kg.
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Could you check if we have enough rice to make 3 kg?
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She lost about 5 kg after starting her new diet.
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The airline charges extra if your bag is over 20 kg.
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