Grams to kg

One g equals 0.001 kg. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

grams kg
1 g 0.001 kg
2 g 0.002 kg
3 g 0.003 kg
5 g 0.005 kg
10 g 0.01 kg
15 g 0.015 kg
20 g 0.02 kg
25 g 0.025 kg
50 g 0.05 kg
100 g 0.1 kg
500 g 0.5 kg
1000 g 1 kg

How to use

  1. Enter the number of grams in the field.
  2. The result in kg updates on every keystroke.
  3. Use the table below for the values people look up most often.

Formula and reverse conversion

The formula

To convert by hand: kg = g ÷ 1000. Going back the other way, one kg is 1000 g.

Metric units differ by powers of ten

Both units belong to the metric system, so the conversion is a shift of the decimal point: the factor is a power of ten and nothing is lost to rounding.

kg = g ÷ 1000

Frequently asked questions

How many kg are in one grams?

One g is 0.001 kg.

How do I convert grams to kg?

Multiply by the factor: kg = g ÷ 1000.

Is the result exact?

The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.

How do I convert kg back to grams?

One kg is 1000 g — or open the reverse page linked below.

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