Converting between grams and kilograms is essential for cooking, science experiments, nutrition tracking, and any metric system measurements. Our tools make it easy to switch between these common weight units.

Key Conversion: 1 kilogram = 1000 grams (exact)

Our grams to kilograms converter helps with:

  • Quick g to kg calculations for recipes
  • Scientific and laboratory measurements
  • Nutritional information conversion
  • Precise decimal results

Grams to Kilograms Converter

Type any value in grams to see kilogram equivalent (e.g., 1000g = 1kg)

Grams to Kilograms Conversion Chart

Common gram and kilogram conversions:

Grams (g)Kilograms (kg)Common Usage
100g0.1kgButter/stick measurements
500g0.5kgPackage of pasta/rice
1000g1kgStandard kilogram weight
1500g1.5kgBag of sugar
2000g2kgBag of flour

Note: For precise conversions, remember 1 gram = 0.001 kilogram exactly

How to Convert Grams to Kilograms Manually

Conversion Formula

1 kilogram = 1000 grams

kilograms = grams ÷ 1000

This exact conversion is fundamental to the metric measurement system.

Step-by-Step Example

1

Start with grams value

Example: Convert 2500 grams to kilograms

2

Divide by 1000

2500 ÷ 1000 = 2.5

3

Result in kilograms

2500g = 2.5kg

Quick Estimation Method

For rough gram to kilogram conversions:

  • Move decimal point 3 places left (1000g → 1.000kg)
  • 500g = 0.5kg (half of 1000g)
  • 100g = 0.1kg (one-tenth of 1000g)
  • Add them together (1600g = 1000g + 500g + 100g = 1.6kg)
1 kg how many grams

1 kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams.

500 grams is equal to 0.5 kilograms.

1 gram is equal to 0.001 kilograms.

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