Online calculator to convert hectograms to kilograms (hg to kg) 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 hectograms and kilograms.
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.
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.
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 hg to kg is:
kg = hg ÷ 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from hectograms to kilograms (hg to kg).
Hectogram to Kilogram Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5,600 hectograms to kilograms (show work) Formula: hg ÷ 10 = kg Calculations: 5,600 hg ÷ 10 = 560 kg Result: 5,600 hg is equal to 560 kg
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from hg to kg.
Hectograms to Kilograms Conversion Chart
| hectograms (hg) | kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 hg | 0.1 kg |
| 2 hg | 0.2 kg |
| 3 hg | 0.3 kg |
| 4 hg | 0.4 kg |
| 5 hg | 0.5 kg |
| 6 hg | 0.6 kg |
| 7 hg | 0.7 kg |
| 8 hg | 0.8 kg |
| 9 hg | 0.9 kg |
| 10 hg | 1 kg |
| 20 hg | 2 kg |
| 30 hg | 3 kg |
| 40 hg | 4 kg |
| 50 hg | 5 kg |
| 75 hg | 7.5 kg |
| 100 hg | 10 kg |
| 250 hg | 25 kg |
| 500 hg | 50 kg |
| 750 hg | 75 kg |
| 1,000 hg | 100 kg |
| 2,500 hg | 250 kg |
| 5,000 hg | 500 kg |
| 7,500 hg | 750 kg |
| 10,000 hg | 1,000 kg |
| 25,000 hg | 2,500 kg |
| 50,000 hg | 5,000 kg |
| 75,000 hg | 7,500 kg |
| 100,000 hg | 10,000 kg |
| 250,000 hg | 25,000 kg |
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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