If scientists had sacred objects, this would be one of them: a single, closely guarded 137-year-old cylinder of metal, housed in a vault outside of Paris. It is a prototype that precisely defines a ...

Mass is a property of matter which is not dependent on the temperature of the object in space. The SI unit of mass is kilogram (kg). The prototypes of the International standard kilogram is available ...

When working with weight measurements in different contexts, students often encounter both kilograms and pounds. Whether you're reading scientific literature, following international recipes, or ...

It has been used as a standard unit of weight measurement since the time of the French revolution, based on the precise mass of a lump of metal held in Paris. But the kilogram may be about to be given ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This week, Sam Kean takes a look at some ridiculously precise ...

The official definition of a kilogram has been changing for well over a century, but this week it may be redefined for the final time. After years of debate and discussion, scientists from around the ...

Brynn Hibbert receives funding from ARC, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). He is Past President of the Royal Society of New South Wales, Past Chair of the Analytical Division ...

It doesn’t happen too often, but after a vote that took place earlier today near Paris, science textbooks really will have to be rewritten. At the Congress Chamber in the Palace of Versailles, ...

Navigating global measurements? This guide simplifies kilograms and pounds for students. Understand the metric and imperial systems, their historical roots, and practical conversion techniques. Learn ...