Kilogram (kg)
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the numerical value of the Planck constant.
Kilograms are used worldwide for body weight, food packaging, shipping labels, and science wherever the metric system is standard.
Kilogram to Gram
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Weight & Mass Kilogram Gram
1 kilogram = 1,000 grams
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Conversion table
Selected kg values converted to g using the exact factor from this tool.
| kg | g |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
How to convert
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 kg = 1000 g
1 g = 0.001 kg
To convert kilogram to gram, multiply by 1000.
To convert gram to kilogram, multiply by 0.001.
Example: convert 5 kg to g
5 × 1000 = 5000 g
About these units
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
Gram (g)
A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram — the everyday metric unit for small masses and recipe ingredients.
Grams appear on nutrition labels, jewelry scales, laboratory balances, and European cooking measurements.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in one kilogram?
One kilogram equals 1,000 grams. Multiply your kilograms value by 1,000 to convert to grams.
What is the conversion formula?
g = kg × 1,000The reverse is
kg = g × 0.001, using the same exact factors as this converter.Is this Kilogram to Gram converter private?
Yes. All calculations run locally in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server.
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gram (g) → kilogram (kg)
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