Convert Kilogram to Gram
Use this free converter to change kilograms (kg) into grams (g). Kilogram and gram both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 kg equals 1000 g, and 1 g equals 0.001 kg.
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Gram (g)
1000
1 kg = 1000 g
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Kilogram | Gram |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 3 | 3000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 1,000 | 1000000 |
How to convert Kilogram to Gram
Multiply the kilogram value by 1000 to get grams.
- Enter the number of kilograms you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in grams.
- Worked example: 15 kg × 1000 = 15000 g.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (gram to kilogram).
About these units
Kilogram (kg)
- Definition
- The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by fixing the value of the Planck constant.
- History
- It was originally the mass of one liter of water, then a platinum-iridium cylinder kept near Paris until the 2019 redefinition.
- Current use
- The kilogram is the global standard for weighing goods, people, and ingredients in science and commerce.
Gram (g)
- Definition
- A gram (g) is one thousandth of a kilogram, a small metric unit of mass used for light objects.
- History
- Defined in the 1790s as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its freezing point.
- Current use
- Grams are used for food portions, nutrition labels, postage, and laboratory work worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a kilogram?
There are 1000 g in 1 kg. To convert, multiply the number of kilograms by 1000.
How do I convert kilograms to grams?
Multiply the kilogram value by 1000 to get grams. For example, 10 kg = 10000 g.
Is this kilogram-to-gram converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Kilogram to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Kilogram equals |
|---|---|
| Gram (g) | 1000 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 1000000 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 1000000000 µg |
| Metric Ton (t) | 0.001 t |
| Pound (lb) | 2.2046226 lb |
| Ounce (oz) | 35.273962 oz |
| Stone (st) | 0.15747304 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 0.0011023113 ton |
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | 0.00098420653 long ton |
| Carat (ct) | 5000 ct |