Vikter

Vikter is the plural form of weight in Swedish and Norwegian, used to denote physical objects that provide mass or resistance. The term covers both everyday masses used in measurement and gym equipment used to create resistance for training. In scientific and industrial contexts, vikter can refer to masses used with scales or force-measuring devices, or to calibration weights that ensure instruments read correctly.

In fitness and strength training, vikter include dumbbells, barbells, weight plates, kettlebells, and medicine balls. They are commonly described in kilograms (kg) in metric countries, while pounds (lb) remain common in other markets. One kilogram equals approximately 2.2046 pounds.

In metrology and calibration, standardized vikter are manufactured to tight tolerances and traceable to national or international standards. Common reference weights range from grams to several kilograms; they are used to check and adjust scales, balances, and force-measuring instruments.

Linguistic note:vikter is most common in Swedish and Norwegian; the singular form vikt denotes weight, while vikter refers to multiple weights. The everyday concept of weight is distinct from mass in physics, where weight is a force dependent on gravity, whereas mass is an intrinsic property of matter.