Weight Converter

Convert among kilograms, grams, milligrams, tonnes, pounds, ounces, and stones.

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Common Benchmarks

House cat 10 lb
Gallon of water 8.34 lb
Road bike frame 2 lb
Carry-on suitcase 22 lb
Adult bicycle 30 lb
Bowling ball 16 lb

Formula

g = kg × 1000

Example

Example: convert 120 kilograms to grams.

120 kg = 120000 g

Conversion table

kilograms (kg) grams (g)
1 kg 1000 g
2 kg 2000 g
5 kg 5000 g
10 kg 10000 g
20 kg 20000 g
50 kg 50000 g
100 kg 100000 g

Explanation

Kilograms are the metric unit of mass used worldwide, while Grams are used for small masses, food portions, and lab measurements.

How to convert kilograms to grams

  1. Start with the value in kilograms (kg).
  2. Multiply it by 1000.
  3. The result is the measurement in grams (g).

Example: 120 kg → 120000 g

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 120 kilograms in grams?

120 kilograms equals 120000 grams.

How many grams is 1 kilogram?

1 kilogram equals 1000 grams.

How many kilograms is 1 gram?

1 gram equals 0.001 kilograms.

What is the difference between kilograms and grams?

Both measure mass. The main difference is scale and common usage: {FromPlur} are used worldwide as the SI standard (science, shipping, labels, and body weight); {ToPlur} are used for smaller masses (ingredients, food labels, and lab work).

Where are kilograms and grams used?

In practice: {FromPlur} are used worldwide as the SI standard (science, shipping, labels, and body weight); {ToPlur} are used for smaller masses (ingredients, food labels, and lab work).

Why does 1 kilogram equal 1000 grams?

Because 1 kilogram equals exactly 1,000 grams.