What is kilogram?

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. It is used globally as the standard for measuring weight and mass in science, industry, trade, and everyday life.

What is gram?

A gram is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It is widely used in cooking, food labelling, and the measurement of small quantities in science and pharmacy.

Worked examples

1 kilogram = 1,000 gram

1 gram = 0.001 kilogram