What is a kilogram?
A kilogram is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 1,000 grams. It is commonly used to measure the weight of small objects such as fruits, vegetables, and household items. The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) and is defined by a physical prototype known as the International Prototype of the Kilogram, which is a platinum-iridium cylinder stored in France.
It is commonly used in commerce and industry to measure larger quantities of goods such as grains, metals, and construction materials. The metric ton is equivalent to approximately 2,204.62 pounds in the imperial system. In international trade and shipping, metric tons are often used to calculate the weight of cargo and determine shipping costs.
There are two types of hundredweights
There are two types of hundredweights; long and short.
Long hundredweights, also known as the imperial hundredweight, are a unit of measurement commonly used in the United Kingdom and other countries that follow the imperial system. One long hundredweight is equal to 112 pounds or approximately 50.802 kilograms. This unit is often used in trade and commerce for measuring heavy goods such as livestock, grain, and building materials.
Short hundredweights, also known as the net hundredweight, are a unit of measurement commonly used in the United States. One short hundredweight is equal to 100 pounds. This unit is often used in agriculture and trade to measure bulk goods such as grains, produce, and other commodities. Short hundredweights are denoted by the symbol "cwt" and are frequently used in the United States to simplify calculations and transactions involving large quantities of goods.
