Kilograms (kg)
Weight · Metric
Main conversion
1 kg = 1,000 g (0.01 q · 2.2046 lbs)
Description and history
The kilogram (symbol kg) is the SI base unit of mass.
In agriculture it is the reference unit for seeding rates (kg/ha), nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium applications, seed weighing and production. Fertilizer labels and agricultural sales contracts use it daily.
Reference conversions
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| Grams (g) | 1 kg = 1,000 g |
| Quintals (q) | 1 kg = 0.01 q |
| Tonnes (t) | 1 kg = 0.001 t |
| Pounds (lbs) | 1 kg = 2.2046 lbs |