Grams to Kg Converter

Convert grams, kilograms and milligrams instantly. Enter a value, pick your units and see the result live.

Enter a value above to convert between grams, kilograms and milligrams

How the conversion works

Grams to Kilograms
kg = grams ÷ 1000
Example: 500 g ÷ 1000 = 0.5 kg. There are 1000 grams in 1 kilogram.
Grams and Milligrams
mg = grams × 1000
Example: 2 g × 1000 = 2000 mg. There are 1000 milligrams in 1 gram.

Grams to kilograms conversion chart

All conversions use the exact metric relationship: 1 kg = 1000 g and 1 g = 1000 mg. Use the calculator above for any value not listed here.

Grams (g)Kilograms (kg)Milligrams (mg)
1 g0.001 kg1,000 mg
10 g0.01 kg10,000 mg
50 g0.05 kg50,000 mg
100 g0.1 kg100,000 mg
250 g0.25 kg250,000 mg
500 g0.5 kg500,000 mg
750 g0.75 kg750,000 mg
1,000 g1 kg1,000,000 mg
1,500 g1.5 kg1,500,000 mg
2,000 g2 kg2,000,000 mg
5,000 g5 kg5,000,000 mg

Frequently asked questions

How many grams in a kg?

There are exactly 1,000 grams in 1 kilogram. The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, and "kilo" means one thousand. So to convert grams to kilograms you divide by 1,000, and to convert kilograms to grams you multiply by 1,000.

How do you convert grams to kilograms?

Divide the number of grams by 1,000. For example, 500 g ÷ 1,000 = 0.5 kg, and 2,500 g ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 kg. You can also just move the decimal point three places to the left.

How many milligrams are in a gram?

There are 1,000 milligrams (mg) in 1 gram (g). To convert grams to milligrams, multiply by 1,000. To convert milligrams to grams, divide by 1,000. This is useful for medicine doses and small quantities.

How many milligrams are in a kilogram?

There are 1,000,000 (one million) milligrams in 1 kilogram, because 1 kg = 1,000 g and each gram = 1,000 mg. So 1 kg = 1,000 × 1,000 = 1,000,000 mg.

Is 500 grams half a kilogram?

Yes. Since 1 kg = 1,000 g, exactly 500 g equals 0.5 kg, which is half a kilogram. Likewise 250 g is a quarter kilo and 750 g is three-quarters of a kilo.