Kilograms to Grams (kg to g) Converter
1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g). To convert kilograms to grams, multiply by 1,000: 23 kg × 1,000 = 23,000 g. Also searched as kilo to gram, kilos to gram.
Quick facts
- 1 kg = 1,000 g
- 1 g = 0.001 kg
- Formula: g = kg × 1,000
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 1000
How to convert kilograms to grams
- Take the value in kilograms.
- Multiply it by 1,000 (the number of grams in one kilogram).
- Round the result to the precision you need.
Worked example (a typical checked-bag allowance): 23 kg × 1,000 = 23000 g.
To convert grams back to kilograms, multiply by 0.001, or divide by 1,000.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page.
Kilograms to Grams conversion table
| Kilograms [kg] | Grams [g] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kg | 10 g |
| 0.1 kg | 100 g |
| 1 kg | 1000 g |
| 2 kg | 2000 g |
| 3 kg | 3000 g |
| 5 kg | 5000 g |
| 10 kg | 10000 g |
| 20 kg | 20000 g |
| 50 kg | 50000 g |
| 100 kg | 100000 g |
| 1000 kg | 1000000 g |
kg to g chart from 1 to 100
- 1 kg 1000 g
- 2 kg 2000 g
- 3 kg 3000 g
- 4 kg 4000 g
- 5 kg 5000 g
- 6 kg 6000 g
- 7 kg 7000 g
- 8 kg 8000 g
- 9 kg 9000 g
- 10 kg 10000 g
- 11 kg 11000 g
- 12 kg 12000 g
- 13 kg 13000 g
- 14 kg 14000 g
- 15 kg 15000 g
- 16 kg 16000 g
- 17 kg 17000 g
- 18 kg 18000 g
- 19 kg 19000 g
- 20 kg 20000 g
- 25 kg 25000 g
- 30 kg 30000 g
- 35 kg 35000 g
- 40 kg 40000 g
- 45 kg 45000 g
- 50 kg 50000 g
- 55 kg 55000 g
- 60 kg 60000 g
- 65 kg 65000 g
- 70 kg 70000 g
- 75 kg 75000 g
- 80 kg 80000 g
- 85 kg 85000 g
- 90 kg 90000 g
- 95 kg 95000 g
- 100 kg 100000 g
Grams to Kilograms conversion table
| Grams [g] | Kilograms [kg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 g | 0.00001 kg |
| 0.1 g | 0.0001 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 |
| 20 g | 0.02 kg |
| 50 g | 0.05 kg |
| 100 g | 0.1 kg |
| 1000 g | 1 kg |
Kilograms vs Grams
| Kilogram | Gram | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | kg | g |
| Equals | 1 kg = 1,000 g | 1 g = 0.001 kg |
What is a kilogram?
The SI base unit of mass, defined today by a fixed value of the Planck constant. The standard mass unit worldwide for body weight, groceries, and shipping outside the US.
What is a gram?
One thousandth of a kilogram, the SI base unit of mass. Used for food packaging, cooking, and small everyday items.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a kilogram?
There are 1,000 grams in 1 kilogram (1 kg = 1000 g).
How many kilograms are in a gram?
There are 0.001 kilograms in 1 gram (1 g = 0.001 kg).
How do I convert kilograms to grams?
Multiply the number of kilograms by 1,000. For example, 10 kg × 1,000 = 10,000 g. To convert back, multiply by 0.001.
What is 10 kg in grams?
10 kg = 10,000 g.
What is 100 kg in grams?
100 kg = 100,000 g.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.
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