Kilogram to Gram
1 kg = 1000 g
How to convert kilogram to gram
Enter the value in kilogram (kg) above and the equivalent in gram (g) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when cooking from US recipes that list ingredients in ounces or pounds instead of grams.
- An average adult man weighs about 75 kg, or 165 lb → that is 75000 g in gram.
- Typical checked-bag limit: 23 kg, or 50 lb → that is 23000 g in gram.
Typical situations: checking airline baggage limits on carriers that use pounds; understanding product weights when ordering supplements or parcels internationally; tracking body weight goals across apps that default to different units.
You can also convert in the other direction: Gram to Kilogram
Kilogram to Gram conversion table
| Kilogram (kg) | Gram (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
Watch out for
- Confusing ounce (weight) with fluid ounce (volume) in recipes; they are only equal for water
- Assuming 100 kg equals 100 pounds: it is about 220 lb, a factor of 2.2
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 kilogram?
1 kilogram = 1000 grams.
What is the formula to convert kilogram to grams?
The formula is: g = kg × 1000.
What is 10 kilograms in grams?
10 kilograms = 10000 grams.