Why does the metric system use kg. for unit of weight for humans

Subject: Why does the metric system use kg. for unit of weight for humans

Date: Sat Nov 28 18:05:26 1998
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If weight is in units of force (Newtons), why does the metric system use 
kg. for the weight of humans and not Newtons?

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