Convert Arroba to grams
Americas · Americas Traditional · active · modern
Varies by locality The unit takes different values in different localities. The figure shown is the most widely cited standard, not a legal definition.
1 Arroba = 11,500 grams
grams = Arroba × 11,500
Convert any amount
This unit varies by region
Reported range: 11.5–15 kg. Confirm the local standard before using this figure in a contract, land record or trade document.
- Arroba (Spain) (Spain): 11.5 kilogram
- Arroba (Brazil) (Brazil): 15 kilogram
Arroba to grams table
| Arroba | grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 Arroba | 2,875 grams |
| 0.5 Arroba | 5,750 grams |
| 1 Arroba | 11,500 grams |
| 2 Arroba | 23,000 grams |
| 3 Arroba | 34,500 grams |
| 4 Arroba | 46,000 grams |
| 5 Arroba | 57,500 grams |
| 10 Arroba | 115,000 grams |
| 20 Arroba | 230,000 grams |
| 25 Arroba | 287,500 grams |
| 50 Arroba | 575,000 grams |
| 100 Arroba | 1,150,000 grams |
About the Arroba
Spanish/Portuguese weight. 1 Arroba ≈ 11.5 kg (Brazil: 15 kg).
- Symbol
- arroba
- Value in SI
- 1 Arroba = 11.5 kilogram
- Typical use
- agriculture, trade
- Source
- UnitConvertLab measurement atlas
Every atlas conversion routes through the SI kilogram. See our methodology and data provenance pages for how these values are sourced and verified.
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Frequently asked
How many grams are in a Arroba?
1 Arroba = 11,500 grams. Multiply the number of Arroba by 11,500 to get grams.
What is Arroba used for?
Spanish/Portuguese weight. 1 Arroba ≈ 11.5 kg (Brazil: 15 kg). It is classified as active and dates from the modern period.
Is the Arroba value exact?
No. Arroba varies by locality (11.5–15 kg), so treat this conversion as the most widely cited standard rather than a legal definition.
How reliable is this Arroba conversion?
Varies by locality — The unit takes different values in different localities. The figure shown is the most widely cited standard, not a legal definition. Source: UnitConvertLab measurement atlas.
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