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Grams to kilograms

1 gram in kilograms
1 g = 0.001 kg
kg = g × 0.001

To convert grams to kilograms, multiply by 0.001. The table below gives the values people look up most often, and the converter works for any number.

Grams to kilograms table

Common gram values converted to kilograms.
Grams Kilograms
1 g 0.001
2 g 0.002
3 g 0.003
4 g 0.004
5 g 0.005
10 g 0.01
15 g 0.015
20 g 0.02
25 g 0.025
30 g 0.03
40 g 0.04
50 g 0.05
75 g 0.075
100 g 0.1
250 g 0.25
500 g 0.5
1,000 g 1

How the conversion works

The relationship is kg = g × 0.001. Both units measure mass, so the conversion is a fixed factor that never changes.

Common questions

How many kilograms are in one gram?
One gram equals 0.001 kilograms. kg = g × 0.001.
How do you convert grams to kilograms?
Use kg = g × 0.001. So 10 g is 0.01 kg.
How many grams are in one kilogram?
One kilogram equals 1,000 grams, which is the reverse of the conversion above.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SP 811) — NIST (Public domain (US Government))
  2. The International System of Units (SI Brochure) — Bureau International des Poids et Mesures
  3. Calculated on this page — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked