WeightKilograms to grams
1 kilogram = 1,000 grams.
1 kilogram = 1,000 grams. Multiply by 1,000.
Common amounts
| kg | g |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1,000 g |
| 5 kg | 5,000 g |
| 10 kg | 10,000 g |
| 25 kg | 25,000 g |
| 50 kg | 50,000 g |
| 100 kg | 100,000 g |
How it works
How to convert kilograms to grams
g = kg × 1,000.
Worked examples: 5 kilograms = 5,000 grams; 50 kilograms = 50,000 grams.
About kilograms and grams
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram.
When you'd convert kilograms to grams
Recipes and nutrition labels: 0.25 kg is 250 g. Multiply by 1,000.
Common mistake: ounces of weight and fluid ounces of volume are different units; they only line up for water, roughly.
The converter on this page works out the answer in your browser as you type, and shows the factor so you can check it by hand.
Questions
How do I convert kilograms to grams?
1 kilogram = 1,000 grams. Multiply by 1,000.
What does the Converter : Units app add?
The same conversion, plus history, a constants library, and the rest of the unit categories on the phone.