About the kg to g calculation
One kilogram is exactly 1,000 grams, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. The SI base unit of mass, and how bodyweight is quoted in most of the world. The everyday cooking and food-labelling unit in metric countries.
Formula
g = kg × 1,000
1 kg = 1,000 g
1 g = 0.001 kgWorked example
To convert 70 kg, multiply by 1,000: 70 × 1,000 = 70,000 g.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a kilogram?
There are 1,000 grams in one kilogram. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilograms by 1,000.
How do I convert grams back to kilograms?
Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.001. One gram is 0.001 kilograms.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between kilograms and grams is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.
Where is each of these units used?
Kilograms: the SI base unit of mass, and how bodyweight is quoted in most of the world. Grams: the everyday cooking and food-labelling unit in metric countries.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units