Kilograms to Grams: the quick answer
1 kg = 1,000 g
1 kilogram equals 1,000 grams
To convert kilograms to grams, multiply the value by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply grams by 0.001 to get kilograms.
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1 kilogram =
1,000 grams
1 gram =
0.001 kilograms
Formula
g = kg × 1,000
Handy values
5 kg = 5,000 g · 10 kg = 10,000 g · 100 kg = 100,000 g
Conversion at a glance
Formula
Kilograms to Grams
g = kg × 1,000
Grams to Kilograms
kg = g × 0.001
Where
- kg = the weight in kilograms
- g = the weight in grams
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per kilogram) ÷ (kilograms per gram).
Kilograms to Grams conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1,000 g |
| 2 kg | 2,000 g |
| 3 kg | 3,000 g |
| 4 kg | 4,000 g |
| 5 kg | 5,000 g |
| 6 kg | 6,000 g |
| 7 kg | 7,000 g |
| 8 kg | 8,000 g |
| 9 kg | 9,000 g |
| 10 kg | 10,000 g |
| 12 kg | 12,000 g |
| 14 kg | 14,000 g |
| 15 kg | 15,000 g |
| 20 kg | 20,000 g |
| 21 kg | 21,000 g |
| 24 kg | 24,000 g |
| 25 kg | 25,000 g |
| 30 kg | 30,000 g |
| 40 kg | 40,000 g |
| 50 kg | 50,000 g |
| 60 kg | 60,000 g |
| 75 kg | 75,000 g |
| 80 kg | 80,000 g |
| 100 kg | 100,000 g |
| 200 kg | 200,000 g |
| 250 kg | 250,000 g |
| 300 kg | 300,000 g |
| 400 kg | 400,000 g |
| 500 kg | 500,000 g |
| 750 kg | 750,000 g |
| 1,000 kg | 1,000,000 g |
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About these units
Kilogram (kg). The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, used for body weight, groceries and luggage worldwide.
Gram (g). The gram is one thousandth of a kilogram, the everyday unit for food, gold and small items.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in one kilogram?
There are 1,000 grams in one kilogram.
How do I convert kilograms to grams?
Multiply the number of kilograms by 1,000. For example, 10 kilograms equal 10,000 grams.
How many kilograms are in one gram?
One gram equals 0.001 kilograms.
How many grams is 12 kilograms?
12,000 grams. Other common values: 5 kilograms = 5,000 grams and 100 kilograms = 100,000 grams.
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