Basic math glossary-K

Basic math glossary-K define words beginning with the letter K

kg: An abbreviation for kilogram.

Kilogram:The measure of mass that is equal to 1000 grams or has a weight approximately equal to 1 liter of water or 4 rolls of quarters.

Kiloliter: The measure of capacity that is equal to 1000 liters or approximately to a small wading pool.

Kilometer: A measure of distance that is equal to 1000 meters,a little more than half a mile, or about five city blocks

kL: An abbreviation for kiloliter.

km: An abbreviation for kilometer.

km²: square kilometer.It is also equal to 1,000,000 square meter