Grams to Kilograms

Convert grams (g) to kilograms (kg). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 g = 0.001 kg

1 gram equals0.001 kg
1 kilogram equals1,000 g
Formulakg = g × 0.001

How to convert grams to kilograms

To convert grams to kilograms, multiply the number of grams by 0.001.

kg = g × 0.001

Example

Convert 5 grams to kilograms:

5 g × 0.001 = 0.005 kg

Gram to kilogram conversion chart

Grams to kilograms
Grams (g)Kilograms (kg)
1 g0.001 kg
2 g0.002 kg
3 g0.003 kg
4 g0.004 kg
5 g0.005 kg
6 g0.006 kg
7 g0.007 kg
8 g0.008 kg
9 g0.009 kg
10 g0.01 kg
12 g0.012 kg
15 g0.015 kg
20 g0.02 kg
25 g0.025 kg
30 g0.03 kg
40 g0.04 kg
50 g0.05 kg
60 g0.06 kg
70 g0.07 kg
75 g0.075 kg
80 g0.08 kg
90 g0.09 kg
100 g0.1 kg
150 g0.15 kg
200 g0.2 kg
250 g0.25 kg
500 g0.5 kg
1,000 g1 kg

Going the other way? See the kilograms to grams chart.

About the units

Gram (g)

A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram. Food packaging and recipes outside the US weigh ingredients in grams.

Kilogram (kg)

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by a fixed value of the Planck constant.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilograms are in a gram?

There are 0.001 kilograms in a gram.

How many grams are in a kilogram?

There are 1,000 grams in a kilogram.

How do you convert grams to kilograms?

To convert grams to kilograms, multiply the number of grams by 0.001.

What is 5 grams in kilograms?

5 grams equals 0.005 kilograms.

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