Kilograms to grams
grams = kilograms × 1,000
Reverse: grams to kilograms
How to convert kilograms to grams
One kilogram is 1,000 grams, so multiply the number of kilograms by 1,000. For example, 20 kilograms is 20 × 1,000 = 20,000 grams. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.001.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 1000 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.
Where it comes up
Mass conversions come up in cooking and baking, shipping and luggage limits, body weight, medicine doses and buying food by weight.
| kilograms | grams |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1,000 g |
| 2 kg | 2,000 g |
| 3 kg | 3,000 g |
| 4 kg | 4,000 g |
| 5 kg | 5,000 g |
| 6 kg | 6,000 g |
| 7 kg | 7,000 g |
| 8 kg | 8,000 g |
| 9 kg | 9,000 g |
| 10 kg | 10,000 g |
| 11 kg | 11,000 g |
| 12 kg | 12,000 g |
| 13 kg | 13,000 g |
| 14 kg | 14,000 g |
| 15 kg | 15,000 g |
| 16 kg | 16,000 g |
| 17 kg | 17,000 g |
| 18 kg | 18,000 g |
| 19 kg | 19,000 g |
| 20 kg | 20,000 g |
| 25 kg | 25,000 g |
| 30 kg | 30,000 g |
| 40 kg | 40,000 g |
| 50 kg | 50,000 g |
| 60 kg | 60,000 g |
| 70 kg | 70,000 g |
| 75 kg | 75,000 g |
| 80 kg | 80,000 g |
| 90 kg | 90,000 g |
| 100 kg | 100,000 g |
| 120 kg | 120,000 g |
| 150 kg | 150,000 g |
| 200 kg | 200,000 g |
| 250 kg | 250,000 g |
| 300 kg | 300,000 g |
| 400 kg | 400,000 g |
| 500 kg | 500,000 g |
| 750 kg | 750,000 g |
| 1,000 kg | 1,000,000 g |
| 1,500 kg | 1,500,000 g |
| 2,000 kg | 2,000,000 g |
| 5,000 kg | 5,000,000 g |
| 10,000 kg | 10,000,000 g |
Questions
How many grams are in a kilogram?
1,000 grams.
How do I convert kilograms to grams in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*1000, then fill the formula down the column.
Are the values in the table exact?
They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.