Convert Grams to kilograms
1 gram = 0.001 kilograms · kg = g ÷ 1,000
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from grams, the metric unit for cooking ingredients and small items, to kilograms, the SI base unit used worldwide for body weight and shipping. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Grams to kilograms conversion table
| Grams (g) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.001 kg |
| 2 g | 0.002 kg |
| 3 g | 0.003 kg |
| 5 g | 0.005 kg |
| 10 g | 0.01 kg |
| 15 g | 0.015 kg |
| 20 g | 0.02 kg |
| 25 g | 0.025 kg |
| 50 g | 0.05 kg |
| 75 g | 0.075 kg |
| 100 g | 0.1 kg |
| 250 g | 0.25 kg |
| 500 g | 0.5 kg |
| 1,000 g | 1 kg |
The formula
kg = g ÷ 1,000Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many kilograms are in a gram?
- There are 0.001 kilograms in 1 gram. The formula is kg = g ÷ 1,000.
- How do you convert grams to kilograms?
- Use the formula kg = g ÷ 1,000. For example, 10 grams equals 0.01 kilograms.
- Is the grams to kilograms conversion exact?
- Yes. Grams and kilograms are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is g short for?
- g is the standard symbol for gram. kg is the symbol for kilogram.