> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://shedmate.gitbook.io/shedmate-help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://shedmate.gitbook.io/shedmate-help/setting-up-shedmate/costing-database-and-pricing-calculations/variables/functions-with-units/mass.md).

# MASS

Shedmate, the platform that processes the measurements, recognises all the mass values provided as kilograms (kg) and performs internal conversions as required.

#### 1 g (gram) = 0.001 kg

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#### 1 kg (kilogram) remains as 1 kg, as it is the base unit

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#### 1 t (metric tonne) = 1,000 kg

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#### 1 lbs (pound) = 0.45359237 kg (approximately)

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#### 1 oz (ounce) = 0.028349523125 kg (approximately)

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This conversion is implemented to ensure consistency in calculations and in the representation of mass within Shedmate.