Kilograms to Grams

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

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1 kg = 1,000 g

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

How to convert kilograms to grams

To convert kilograms to grams, multiply the number of kilograms by 1,000.

g = kg × 1,000

Example

Convert 5 kilograms to grams:

5 kg × 1,000 = 5,000 g

Kilogram to gram conversion chart

Kilograms to grams
Kilograms (kg)Grams (g)
1 kg1,000 g
2 kg2,000 g
3 kg3,000 g
4 kg4,000 g
5 kg5,000 g
6 kg6,000 g
7 kg7,000 g
8 kg8,000 g
9 kg9,000 g
10 kg10,000 g
12 kg12,000 g
15 kg15,000 g
20 kg20,000 g
25 kg25,000 g
30 kg30,000 g
40 kg40,000 g
50 kg50,000 g
60 kg60,000 g
70 kg70,000 g
75 kg75,000 g
80 kg80,000 g
90 kg90,000 g
100 kg100,000 g
150 kg150,000 g
200 kg200,000 g
250 kg250,000 g
500 kg500,000 g
1,000 kg1,000,000 g

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

About the units

Kilogram (kg)

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

Gram (g)

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

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in a kilogram?

There are 1,000 grams in a kilogram.

How many kilograms are in a gram?

There are 0.001 kilograms in a gram.

How do you convert kilograms to grams?

To convert kilograms to grams, multiply the number of kilograms by 1,000.

What is 5 kilograms in grams?

5 kilograms equals 5,000 grams.

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