Convert Arroba to kilograms
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Varies by locality The unit takes different values in different localities. The figure shown is the most widely cited standard, not a legal definition.
Quick answer
1 Arroba = 11.5 kilograms
1 Arroba = 11.5 kilograms. This unit varies by locality — check the regional standard before using the figure in a document.
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 kilograms table
| Arroba | kilograms |
|---|---|
| 0.25 Arroba | 2.875 kilograms |
| 0.5 Arroba | 5.75 kilograms |
| 1 Arroba | 11.5 kilograms |
| 2 Arroba | 23 kilograms |
| 3 Arroba | 34.5 kilograms |
| 4 Arroba | 46 kilograms |
| 5 Arroba | 57.5 kilograms |
| 10 Arroba | 115 kilograms |
| 20 Arroba | 230 kilograms |
| 25 Arroba | 287.5 kilograms |
| 50 Arroba | 575 kilograms |
| 100 Arroba | 1,150 kilograms |
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.
Frequently asked
How many kilograms are in a Arroba?
1 Arroba = 11.5 kilograms. Multiply the number of Arroba by 11.5 to get kilograms.
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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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Convert Arroba to kilograms. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/regional/arroba-to-kilogram
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