Weight in German is das Gewicht. The metric system is used, with grams (Gramm, g) and kilograms (Kilogramm, kg) as the main units. Common units include:
- Milligram: Milligramm (mg)
- Gram: Gramm (g)
- Kilogram: Kilogramm (kg)
- Tonne: Tonne (t) — 1 Tonne = 1000 Kilogramm
Conversions:
1 kg = 1000 g
1 g = 1000 mg
1 Tonne = 1,000,000 g
Typical usage:
- Light items: Milligramm, Gramm
- Everyday items & food: Gramm, Kilogramm
- Heavy/bulk: Kilogramm, Tonne
The German word for 'weight' is das Gewicht.
Groceries are commonly measured in Gramm and Kilogramm.
Weight Units and Vocabulary
| German | Symbol | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| das Gewicht | weight | ||
| Milligramm | mg | milligram | Very light weights |
| Gramm | g | gram | Common for many items |
| Kilogramm | kg | kilogram | 1000 grams; for heavier items |
| Tonne | t | tonne/metric ton | 1000 kg; for very heavy loads |
- 1 Kilogramm = 1000 Gramm
- 1 Gramm = 1000 Milligramm
- 1 Tonne = 1000 Kilogramm
Example sentences:
- Das Paket wiegt zwei Kilogramm. (The package weighs two kilograms.)
- Zucker wird meistens in Gramm verkauft. (Sugar is usually sold in grams.)
1 Kilogramm contains 1000 grams.
'Tonne' means metric ton (1000 kg).
Weight in Context
- Light objects: Milligramm (e.g., Medikamente/medicine)
- Everyday items & food: Gramm, Kilogramm (e.g., Mehl/flour, Obst/fruit)
- Heavy objects: Kilogramm, Tonne (e.g., Baumstämme/logs, Autos/cars)
Typical grocery labels:
- Brot: 500 Gramm
- Milch: 1 Kilogramm (approx., since 1 Liter ≈ 1 kg)
- Äpfel: 2 Kilogramm
Industry:
- Transport: Tonne (Sperrgut wird in Tonnen gemessen - bulky goods are measured in tons)
- Manufacturing: Kilogramm/Tonne
Food packages typically use Gramm or Kilogramm.
'Tonne' is used for cargo and heavy industry.
Conversion Examples
| From | To | Factor | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilogramm (kg) | Gramm (g) | × 1000 | 2 kg = 2000 g |
| Gramm (g) | Milligramm (mg) | × 1000 | 3 g = 3000 mg |
| Tonne (t) | Kilogramm (kg) | × 1000 | 1 t = 1000 kg |
Example conversions:
- 5 Kilogramm = 5000 Gramm
- 2500 Milligramm = 2.5 Gramm
- 3 Tonnen = 3000 Kilogramm
Multiply Kilogramm by 1000 to get Gramm.
1 Tonne is 1000 Kilogramm.
Conclusion
Weight is das Gewicht in German, with grams, kilograms, and tonnes as key units.
- 1 Kilogramm = 1000 Gramm; 1 Tonne = 1000 Kilogramm
- Use Gramm/Kilogramm for everyday items and Tonne for heavy loads
'das Gewicht' bedeutet 'weight'.
Zucker wird typischerweise in Gramm gekauft.
In einem Kilogramm sind 1000 Gramm.