Weight Converter

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

Mass
3

Recent Tools

Common Benchmarks

Bowling ball 16 lb
Carry-on suitcase 22 lb
Average newborn 7.5 lb
Gallon of water 8.34 lb
Laptop 4 lb
Road bike frame 2 lb

Formula

kg = g × 0.001

Example

Example: convert 297 grams to kilograms.

297 g = 0.297 kg

Conversion table

grams (g) kilograms (kg)
1 g 0.001 kg
2 g 0.002 kg
5 g 0.005 kg
10 g 0.01 kg
20 g 0.02 kg
50 g 0.05 kg
100 g 0.1 kg

Explanation

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

How to convert grams to kilograms

  1. Start with the value in grams (g).
  2. Multiply it by 0.001.
  3. The result is the measurement in kilograms (kg).

Example: 297 g → 0.297 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 297 grams in kilograms?

297 grams equals 0.297 kilograms.

How many kilograms is 1 gram?

1 gram equals 0.001 kilograms.

How many grams is 1 kilogram?

1 kilogram equals 1000 grams.

What is the difference between grams and kilograms?

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

Where are grams and kilograms used?

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

Why does 1 gram equal 0.001 kilograms?

Because 1 gram equals exactly 0.001 kg.