Convert g to kg, kg to g - Weight / Mass Conversions

Online calculators to convert grams to kilograms (g to kg) and kilograms to grams (kg to g) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.

Conversion Calculators

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Convert g to kg

Convert kg to g

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How to convert g to kg : Use the conversion calculator titled "Convert g to kg". Enter a value in the g field and click on the "Calculate kg" button. Your answer will appear in the kg field.

How to convert kg to g : Use the conversion calculator titled "Convert kg to g". Enter a value in the kg field and click on the "Calculate g" button. Your answer will appear in the g field.

Conversion Definitions

The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between grams and kilograms.

What is a gram (g)?

A gram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for gram is g. There are 1,000 grams in a kilogram.

What is a kilogram (kg)?

A kilogram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for kilogram is kg. There are 0.001 kilograms in a gram.

Conversion Formulas

Let's take a closer look at the conversion formulas so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.

The formula to convert from g to kg is:

The formula to convert from kg to g is:

Conversion Examples

Next, let's look at some examples showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from grams to kilograms (g to kg) or converting from kilograms to grams (kg to g).

Gram to Kilogram Conversion Example

Kilogram to Gram Conversion Example

Conversion Tables

For quick reference purposes, below are conversion tables that you can use to convert from g to kg, and kg to g.

Grams to Kilograms Conversion Chart

Kilograms to Grams Conversion Chart

Understanding the Weight / Mass Units

This table provides a summary of the Weight or Mass units within their respective measurement systems.

Note: For Weight and Mass conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.

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