Convert Kilograms to grams
1 kilogram = 1,000 grams · g = kg × 1,000
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from kilograms, the SI base unit used worldwide for body weight and shipping, to grams, the metric unit for cooking ingredients and small items. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Kilograms to grams conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1,000 g |
| 2 kg | 2,000 g |
| 3 kg | 3,000 g |
| 5 kg | 5,000 g |
| 10 kg | 10,000 g |
| 15 kg | 15,000 g |
| 20 kg | 20,000 g |
| 25 kg | 25,000 g |
| 50 kg | 50,000 g |
| 75 kg | 75,000 g |
| 100 kg | 100,000 g |
| 250 kg | 250,000 g |
| 500 kg | 500,000 g |
| 1,000 kg | 1,000,000 g |
The formula
g = kg × 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 grams are in a kilogram?
- There are 1,000 grams in 1 kilogram. The formula is g = kg × 1,000.
- How do you convert kilograms to grams?
- Use the formula g = kg × 1,000. For example, 10 kilograms equals 10,000 grams.
- Is the kilograms to grams conversion exact?
- Yes. Kilograms and grams are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is kg short for?
- kg is the standard symbol for kilogram (also written as kilos). g is the symbol for gram.