In 1 kilograms there are 1,000 grams. Meanwhile in 1 grams there are 0.001 kilograms. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Grams to Kilograms calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert kilograms (kg) to grams (g), use this rule:
That means you multiply the kilogram value by 1,000.
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Tip: Move the decimal three places to the right to change kg to g.
There are 1,000 grams in 1 kilogram. This is a fixed metric conversion.
Multiply the number of kilograms by 1,000.
Formula: grams = kilograms × 1,000
1 kg = 1,000 g.
0.5 kg = 500 g.
Half of a kilogram is half of 1,000 grams.
2 kg = 2,000 g.
You multiply 2 by 1,000.
3.2 kg = 3,200 g.
Move the decimal three places to the right when converting kg to g.
0.05 kg = 50 g.
Multiply 0.05 by 1,000 to get grams.
Yes. To convert kg to g, move the decimal three places to the right.
Example: 1.75 kg becomes 1750 g.
Divide the number of grams by 1,000.
Formula: kilograms = grams ÷ 1,000
The metric system uses base-10 steps. The prefix kilo- means 1,000, so a kilogram is 1,000 grams.
Yes, both measure mass. Kilograms work well for larger amounts, like body weight or produce. Grams fit smaller amounts, like spices, jewelry, or labels on food packages.
Yes. 1 kg = 1,000 g is exact in the metric system. There’s no rounding in the conversion itself.
Write the formula first: g = kg × 1,000. Then check if your answer makes sense. Grams should be a bigger number than kilograms for the same amount.
The Calculate Box tool to convert kilograms to grams uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a kilograms value in the box and have it instantly converted to grams.