Gram [g] to Kilogram [kg] Converter

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How to Convert Gram to KilogramKilogram

1 g = 0.001 kg
1 kg = 1000 g

Example: convert 21 g to kg:
21 g = 21 x 0.001 = 0.021 kg

Gram

Definition: A gram (symbol: g) is a unit of mass in the metric system. It was originally defined as the mass of one cubic centimeter of pure water at the temperature of maximum density.

History/origin: The gram is the base unit of mass in the metric system, which was established in France in the late 18th century. It was intended to be a universal and rational system of measurement.

Current use: Grams are widely used for measuring the mass of food items, ingredients, and small objects. It's a standard unit in cooking, chemistry, and various industries.

Kilogram

Definition: A kilogram (symbol: kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to 1000 grams.

History/origin: The kilogram was originally defined as the mass of a specific artifact called the International Prototype Kilogram (IPK), a platinum-iridium cylinder. In 2019, the definition was redefined based on fundamental physical constants.

Current use: Kilograms are used for measuring the mass of larger objects, such as people, packages, and vehicles. It's a standard unit in commerce, engineering, and science.

Gram to Kilogram Conversion Table

Gram [g]Kilogram [kg]
0.01 g0.00001 kg
0.1 g0.0001 kg
1 g0.001 kg
10 g0.01 kg
50 g0.05 kg
100 g0.1 kg
1000 g1 kg
10000 g10 kg

Common pairs of Mass

Microgram [mcg] to Milligram [mg]Microgram [mcg] to Gram [g]Microgram [mcg] to Kilogram [kg]Microgram [mcg] to Metric Tonne [mt]Microgram [mcg] to Ounce [oz]Microgram [mcg] to Pound [lb]Microgram [mcg] to Ton [t]

Milligram [mg] to Microgram [mcg]Milligram [mg] to Gram [g]Milligram [mg] to Kilogram [kg]Milligram [mg] to Metric Tonne [mt]Milligram [mg] to Ounce [oz]Milligram [mg] to Pound [lb]Milligram [mg] to Ton [t]

Gram [g] to Microgram [mcg]Gram [g] to Milligram [mg]Gram [g] to Kilogram [kg]Gram [g] to Metric Tonne [mt]Gram [g] to Ounce [oz]Gram [g] to Pound [lb]Gram [g] to Ton [t]

Kilogram [kg] to Microgram [mcg]Kilogram [kg] to Milligram [mg]Kilogram [kg] to Gram [g]Kilogram [kg] to Metric Tonne [mt]Kilogram [kg] to Ounce [oz]Kilogram [kg] to Pound [lb]Kilogram [kg] to Ton [t]

Metric Tonne [mt] to Microgram [mcg]Metric Tonne [mt] to Milligram [mg]Metric Tonne [mt] to Gram [g]Metric Tonne [mt] to Kilogram [kg]Metric Tonne [mt] to Ounce [oz]Metric Tonne [mt] to Pound [lb]Metric Tonne [mt] to Ton [t]

Ounce [oz] to Microgram [mcg]Ounce [oz] to Milligram [mg]Ounce [oz] to Gram [g]Ounce [oz] to Kilogram [kg]Ounce [oz] to Metric Tonne [mt]Ounce [oz] to Pound [lb]Ounce [oz] to Ton [t]

Pound [lb] to Microgram [mcg]Pound [lb] to Milligram [mg]Pound [lb] to Gram [g]Pound [lb] to Kilogram [kg]Pound [lb] to Metric Tonne [mt]Pound [lb] to Ounce [oz]Pound [lb] to Ton [t]

Ton [t] to Microgram [mcg]Ton [t] to Milligram [mg]Ton [t] to Gram [g]Ton [t] to Kilogram [kg]Ton [t] to Metric Tonne [mt]Ton [t] to Ounce [oz]Ton [t] to Pound [lb]