Convert kilogram to gram
Facts about the Kilogram
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined by taking the fixed numerical value of Planck’s constant (h) as 6.62607015×10⁻³⁴ J·s.
The kilogram was initially defined as the mass of one liter of water. Later, it was physically represented by a platinum-iridium cylinder stored in France. In 2019, it was redefined in terms of fundamental constants of physics, making it more stable and universally applicable.
Kilograms are used globally for weighing people, luggage, industrial goods, grocery items, and shipping cargo. It’s the most widely recognized mass unit across both scientific and everyday contexts.
1 kg = 1000 g = 2.20462 lb = 35.274 oz
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | g | 1000 |
| 1 kg | lb | 2.20462 |
| 1 kg | oz | 35.274 |
Facts about the Gram
A gram is a metric unit of mass equal to one-thousandth (1/1000) of a kilogram.
Introduced during the French Revolution as part of the original metric system, the gram was intended to simplify mass measurements using a base-10 structure.
Used daily in cooking, packaging, food labeling, and laboratory settings. Grams measure smaller weights like fruits, mail, or powder substances.
1 g = 0.001 kg = 1000 mg = 0.035274 oz
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | mg | 1000 |
| 1 g | kg | 0.001 |
| 1 g | oz | 0.035274 |