Grams to Kilograms: the quick answer
1 g = 0.001 kg
1 gram equals 0.001 kilograms
To convert grams to kilograms, multiply the value by 0.001. To go the other way, multiply kilograms by 1,000 to get grams.
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1 gram =
0.001 kilograms
1 kilogram =
1,000 grams
Formula
kg = g × 0.001
Handy values
100 g = 0.1 kg · 1,000 g = 1 kg · 10,000 g = 10 kg
Conversion at a glance
Formula
Grams to Kilograms
kg = g × 0.001
Kilograms to Grams
g = kg × 1,000
Where
- g = the weight in grams
- kg = the weight in kilograms
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per gram) ÷ (kilograms per kilogram).
Grams to Kilograms conversion table
| Grams (g) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.001 kg |
| 5 g | 0.005 kg |
| 10 g | 0.01 kg |
| 25 g | 0.025 kg |
| 50 g | 0.05 kg |
| 100 g | 0.1 kg |
| 250 g | 0.25 kg |
| 500 g | 0.5 kg |
| 1,000 g | 1 kg |
| 2,500 g | 2.5 kg |
| 5,000 g | 5 kg |
| 10,000 g | 10 kg |
| 100,000 g | 100 kg |
| 1,000,000 g | 1,000 kg |
Worked examples
About these units
Gram (g). The gram is one thousandth of a kilogram, the everyday unit for food, gold and small items.
Kilogram (kg). The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, used for body weight, groceries and luggage worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in one gram?
There are 0.001 kilograms in one gram.
How do I convert grams to kilograms?
Multiply the number of grams by 0.001. For example, 10 grams equal 0.01 kilograms.
How many grams are in one kilogram?
One kilogram equals 1,000 grams.
How many kilograms is 1,000 grams?
1 kilogram. Other common values: 100 grams = 0.1 kilograms and 10,000 grams = 10 kilograms.
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