Term | kg |
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Definition | A basic SI unit of mass. It is defined as the mass of an international prototype in the form of a platinum-iridium cylinder kept at Sevres in France. A kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams and 2.204 622 6 pounds. |
UCUM c/s | kg |
Provenance term | Kilogram |
Provenance | Kilogram |
Provenance uri | http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C28252 |
Category | - |
Note | - |
Status | ACCEPTED |