Gram (g)
One thousandth of a kilogram; the everyday metric mass unit.
Result
1 gram = 0.001 kilograms
Gram at a glance
| Unit name | Gram (plural: grams) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | g |
| Quantity measured | Weight & Mass |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | g, gramme, grammes |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 gram in other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 g equals |
|---|---|
| Microgram | 1,000,000 µg |
| Milligram | 1,000 mg |
| Kilogram | 0.001 kg |
| Metric ton | 0.000001 t |
| Ounce | 0.035273962 oz |
| Pound | 0.002204623 lb |
| Stone | 0.000157473 st |
| US short ton | 0.000001102 ton |
| Imperial long ton | 0.000000984 long ton |
| Carat | 5 ct |
| Grain | 15.4323584 gr |
| Dram | 0.564383391 dr |
| Troy ounce | 0.032150747 ozt |
| US hundredweight | 0.000022046 cwt |
| Imperial hundredweight | 0.000019684 long cwt |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a gram?
- One thousandth of a kilogram; the everyday metric mass unit.
- What is the symbol for the gram?
- The symbol for the gram is g. It measures weight & mass.
- How many kilograms are in a gram?
- 1 gram = 0.001 kilograms.
- How many metric tons are in a gram?
- 1 gram = 0.000001 metric tons.
- How many ounces are in a gram?
- 1 gram = 0.035273962 ounces.