Question

Many medications are determined by the weight of the patient in kilograms. When a patient’s weight is measured in pounds, the doctor must then convert the weight to kilograms. The table shows conversions for common units of weight.


Units of Weight

Customary System Units

Metric System Units

1 ounce

28.35 grams

1 pound

0.45 kilograms

1 ton

907.19 kilograms


What is Jamal’s weight in kilograms if he weighs 156 pounds? Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

Answer:

70.764kg=71kg

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