1 kilogram equals exactly
1.000 grams
The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System, while the gram (g) is its most common subdivision. The prefix 'kilo' means one thousand: a kilogram therefore corresponds to exactly 1,000 grams.
To convert a measurement from kilograms to grams, simply multiply the value in kilograms by 1,000:
To convert from grams to kilograms, perform the inverse operation, dividing by 1,000:
The gram is the most common unit in cooking recipes and food ingredients (especially for small quantities like spices or yeast), while the kilogram is used for larger quantities such as groceries, body weight, or packages. This is probably the most searched conversion among mass units, driven by school assignments and everyday cooking calculations.