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Kilograms to Grams

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined today by the fixed value of the Planck constant. A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram, used for cooking ingredients and other small everyday objects. 1 kg equals 1,000 g, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.

Both units belong to mass, measured here against mass's base unit (kg) — every other mass unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.

Formula

g = kg × 1,000

kg = g × 0.001

Worked example: 5 kg × 1,000 = 5,000 g.

Conversion table

Kilogram (kg)Gram (g)
1 kg1,000 g
2 kg2,000 g
3 kg3,000 g
5 kg5,000 g
10 kg10,000 g
20 kg20,000 g
25 kg25,000 g
50 kg50,000 g
100 kg100,000 g
250 kg250,000 g
500 kg500,000 g
1,000 kg1,000,000 g

Frequently asked

How many Grams in a kilogram?
1 kg equals 1,000 g.
How do I convert Kilograms to Grams?
Multiply the value in kg by 1,000 to get g. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes — Kilogram and Gram are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to mass's base unit (kg), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.

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