How many grams are in a kilogram? Conversion Chart
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Understanding how measurements and measurement systems connect is essential, whether you’re measuring ingredients for a recipe or learning about weight conversions. Today we’re talking about the metric system basics and learning all about grams to kilograms and how to do easy conversions!
As we discussed in our blog post about the metric vs. imperial system, the metric system is decimal-based, making it easy to convert metric weight measurements back and forth.
Here in Canada, kilograms are commonly used for weight measurements in grocery stores, as Canada officially uses the metric system. You’ll see items like produce, meats, and bulk goods priced by the kilogram or gram, though pounds are often also included.
This is another good reason to know how many grams are in a pound. (Quick Tip: 454g = 1 lb.)
Bulk stores price items by price/100 grams.
What is a gram?
A gram, abbreviated as “g,” is a small unit of weight in the metric system. It’s used to measure lighter items where precision matters.
Weight in grams of common items:
1 teaspoon of sugar weighs about 4 grams.
1 cup of flour weighs 120 grams.
What is a kilogram?
A kilogram, abbreviated as “kg”, is the base unit of weight in the metric system. Kilograms are used in many scenarios from groceries to body weight and more.
How many grams in a kilogram?
There are 1,000 grams in a kilogram, and this simple conversion is one of the key basics of the metric system.
The word “kilo” comes from the Greek word chilioi, meaning “thousand.” In the metric system, “kilo” is a prefix that indicates 1,000 units. So, a kilogram literally means “1,000 grams.”
This is what makes the metric system and converting metric weights so easy.
Converting between grams and kilograms
To convert kilograms to grams, multiply by 1,000. For example, 2 kilograms equals 2,000 grams.
To convert grams to kilograms, divide by 1,000. For instance, 500 grams is 0.5 kilograms.
Conversion Chart: Grams to Kilograms
The following metric conversion chart shows how many grams per kilogram. It’s so easy that now that you’ve seen it once, you’ll remember it next time. But I made a printable anyway, you can find it below the chart.
| Grams (g) | Kilograms (kg) |
| 500 | .5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 3000 | 3 |
| 4000 | 4 |
| 5000 | 5 |
| 10000 | 10 |
Download the printable grams to kilograms conversion chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Since 1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams and 1/4 of 1000 is 250, there are 250 grams in 1/4 kg.
Since 1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams and 1/2 of 1000 is 500, there are 500 grams in 1/2 kg.
1000 g = 1 kg, so to convert grams to kilograms, divide by 1,000. For instance, 1200 grams = 1.2 kilograms because 1200 divided by 1000 equals 1.2.
There are 454 grams in 1 pound. 1 kilogram (1000g) is equal to 2.2 pounds.
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