Hi there! So today, we’re going to talk about measurements. You may have heard of kilograms (kg) and pounds (lbs) before. These are just different ways to measure weight.
When you go to the store to buy soil or fertilizer for your garden, it might be measured in kilograms. But sometimes, especially in the United States, things are measured in pounds.
Now, let’s see how we can turn 3.0 kilograms into pounds. To do this, we use a conversion. There’s a handy rule that tells us how to change kilograms to pounds. The rule is that 1 kilogram is about 2.2 pounds.
So if we want to find out how many pounds are in 3.0 kilograms, we just multiply:
$$
3.0 \text{ kg} \times 2.2 \text{ lbs/kg} = 6.6 \text{ lbs}
$$
This means 3.0 kg is equal to 6.6 lbs.
Now, since you love gardening, here are 7 objects that weigh exactly 3.0 kg or 6.6 lbs:
- A medium-sized bag of potting soil.
- A large bag of fertilizer.
- A watermelon that weighs about 3.0 kg.
- A small bag of seeds (like a mix for flowers).
- A sturdy garden trowel (the metal part).
- A potted plant (like a small tomato plant).
- A large clay pot (without any soil or plants).
So next time you’re in the garden or at the store, you can think about how much things weigh in both kilograms and pounds! Happy gardening! 🌱
