Online calculator to convert kilograms to hectograms (kg to hg) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between kilograms and hectograms.
What is a kilogram (kg)?
A kilogram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for kilogram is kg. There are 0.1 kilograms in a hectogram.
What is a hectogram (hg)?
A hectogram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for hectogram is hg. There are 10 hectograms in a kilogram.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from kg to hg is:
hg = kg x 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilograms to hectograms (kg to hg).
Kilogram to Hectogram Conversion Example
Task: Convert 4.5 kilograms to hectograms (show work) Formula: kg x 10 = hg Calculations: 4.5 kg x 10 = 45 hg Result: 4.5 kg is equal to 45 hg
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kg to hg.
Kilograms to Hectograms Conversion Chart
| kilograms (kg) | hectograms (hg) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 10 hg |
| 2 kg | 20 hg |
| 3 kg | 30 hg |
| 4 kg | 40 hg |
| 5 kg | 50 hg |
| 6 kg | 60 hg |
| 7 kg | 70 hg |
| 8 kg | 80 hg |
| 9 kg | 90 hg |
| 10 kg | 100 hg |
| 20 kg | 200 hg |
| 30 kg | 300 hg |
| 40 kg | 400 hg |
| 50 kg | 500 hg |
| 75 kg | 750 hg |
| 100 kg | 1,000 hg |
| 250 kg | 2,500 hg |
| 500 kg | 5,000 hg |
| 750 kg | 7,500 hg |
| 1,000 kg | 10,000 hg |
| 2,500 kg | 25,000 hg |
| 5,000 kg | 50,000 hg |
| 7,500 kg | 75,000 hg |
| 10,000 kg | 100,000 hg |
| 25,000 kg | 250,000 hg |
| 50,000 kg | 500,000 hg |
| 75,000 kg | 750,000 hg |
| 100,000 kg | 1,000,000 hg |
| 250,000 kg | 2,500,000 hg |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Weight or Mass units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| ounces | oz | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| pounds | lbs or lb | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| stones | st | Imperial System |
| short tons (US tons) | T | US Customary Units |
| long tons (Imperial tons) | long tn | Imperial System |
| nanograms | ng | Metric System |
| micrograms | mcg or μg | Metric System |
| milligrams | mg | Metric System |
| centigrams | cg | Metric System |
| decigrams | dg | Metric System |
| grams | g | Metric System |
| decagrams | dag or dkg | Metric System |
| hectograms | hg | Metric System |
| kilograms | kg | Metric System |
| metric tons (tonnes) | t | Metric System |
| gigagrams | Gg | Metric System |
| teragrams | Tg | Metric System |
Note: For Weight and Mass conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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