Weight & Mass

Kilograms to Grams

Convert kilograms to grams instantly. 1 kg = 1,000 g. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.

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How to convert kilograms to grams

To convert kilograms to grams, multiply by 1,000. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.

g = kg × 1,000

Kilograms to Grams conversion table

The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.

KilogramsGrams
1 kg1,000 g
2 kg2,000 g
3 kg3,000 g
5 kg5,000 g
10 kg10,000 g
20 kg20,000 g
25 kg25,000 g
50 kg50,000 g
100 kg100,000 g
500 kg500,000 g
1,000 kg1,000,000 g

What is a kilogram?

The SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by the Planck constant.

What is a gram?

A thousandth of a kilogram, and the practical unit for cooking by weight.

The formula

g = kg × 1,000

Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.

How to use the Kilograms to Grams

  1. Type the number of kilograms you want to convert.
  2. Read the result in grams straight away — there is no button to press.
  3. Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked grams to kilograms page.

Kilograms to Grams — frequently asked questions

How many grams are in a kilogram?

One kilogram equals 1,000 g. g = kg × 1,000

What is the formula to convert kilograms to grams?

The formula is g = kg × 1,000. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.

How do I convert grams back to kilograms?

Divide instead of multiplying: one gram is 0.001 kg. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.

Is this kilograms to grams free to use?

Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.

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About this calculator

Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.

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