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Kilogram (kg) — the SI base unit of mass
It is defined by fixing the Planck constant at exactly 6.62607015×10⁻³⁴ J·s; together with the definitions of the meter and second, this sets the kilogram. Used worldwide for measuring mass in science, engineering, commerce, medicine, food, shipping, and everyday life.
- Symbol: kg
- System: SI base unit for mass
- Exact relations: 1 kg = 1000 g = 1,000,000 mg
- Imperial equivalents (derived from 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly): 1 kg ≈ 2.20462 lb ≈ 35.27396 oz
- Typical examples: 1 liter of water ~1 kg; a laptop ~1.5 kg; an adult person ~70 kg.
Quintal (q) — a metric unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms
It is commonly defined in the metric system as exactly 100 kilograms; historically, the word quintal has also been used for hundredweight-based units, so the exact value can depend on context. Used mainly in agriculture, trade, freight, and commodity measurements in countries where quintals are still common.
- Symbol: q
- System: Non-SI metric unit for mass; equal to 100 kilograms
- Exact relations: 1 q = 100 kg = 100,000 g = 0.1 t
- Imperial equivalents (derived from 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly): 1 q ≈ 220.462 lb ≈ 3527.40 oz
- Typical examples: crop yields may be measured in q per hectare; sacks of grain or rice can be counted in q; 10 q equals 1 metric ton.