Grams to kilograms converter
Kilograms (kg)
1 gram = 0.001 kilograms
How to convert grams to kilograms
kg = g × 0.001
Multiply the number of grams by 0.001 to get kilograms. Going the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
One gram is exactly defined as 0.001 kilograms (to 12 significant figures), and one kilogram is 1000 grams.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 grams: 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 0.005 kilograms.
- Convert 12.5 grams: 12.5 × 0.001 = 0.0125 0.0125 kilograms.
- Convert 250 grams: 250 × 0.001 = 0.25 0.25 kilograms.
Quick-reference table
| g | kg |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| kg | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 75 | 75,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in 1 gram?
1 gram equals 0.001 kilograms.
What is the formula to convert grams to kilograms?
Use kg = g × 0.001. Multiply the number of grams by 0.001 to get kilograms. Going the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
What is 100 grams in kilograms?
100 grams is 0.1 kilograms.