Grams to Kilograms Converter
Switch between grams and kilograms.
Granulated White Sugar
Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Grams to Kilograms Converter Works?
The Grams to Kilograms Converter works by dividing grams by 1,000. Grams and kilograms both measure mass, so the conversion needs no ingredient density.
Enter grams
Type the gram weight, such as 750 g.
Divide by 1,000
Move the decimal point 3 places left: 750 g becomes 0.75 kg.
Check pounds
Multiply kilograms by 2.20462 to get pounds (lb) for US readers.
Grams to Kilograms Converter Formula
The Grams to Kilograms Converter formula is kilograms = grams ÷ 1,000.
kg = g ÷ 1000 | g = kg × 1000 | lb = kg × 2.20462
- 500 g ÷ 1,000 = 0.5 kg.
- 1,250 g ÷ 1,000 = 1.25 kg.
- 2.5 kg × 1,000 = 2,500 g.
Grams to Kilograms Converter Conversion Table
The Grams to Kilograms Converter conversion table converts 10 gram weights into kilograms, pounds and ounces.
| Grams | Kilograms | Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.001 kg | 0.002 lb | 0.04 oz |
| 10 g | 0.01 kg | 0.022 lb | 0.35 oz |
| 50 g | 0.05 kg | 0.11 lb | 1.76 oz |
| 100 g | 0.1 kg | 0.22 lb | 3.53 oz |
| 250 g | 0.25 kg | 0.551 lb | 8.82 oz |
| 454 g | 0.454 kg | 1.001 lb | 16.01 oz |
| 500 g | 0.5 kg | 1.102 lb | 17.64 oz |
| 750 g | 0.75 kg | 1.653 lb | 26.46 oz |
| 1,000 g | 1 kg | 2.205 lb | 35.27 oz |
| 2,500 g | 2.5 kg | 5.512 lb | 88.18 oz |
What is Grams to Kilograms Converter?
The Grams to Kilograms Converter is a calculator that converts metric mass between grams and kilograms. One kilogram (kg) equals 1,000 grams (g).
Bulk flour, sugar and rice sell by the kilogram, and recipes list grams. The converter bridges package size and recipe size, so a cook knows that a 1 kg bag of flour covers 4 loaves at 250 g each.
What are the uses of Grams to Kilograms Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Grams to Kilograms Converter: bulk shopping, batch recipes, shipping weights, and bakery yield math.
Bulk shopping
A recipe using 300 g of sugar per batch gets 8.3 batches from a 2.5 kg bag.
Batch recipes
Bakeries list dough in kg and scale minor ingredients in g.
Shipping weights
Sellers convert product grams into kg for courier labels.
Yield math
12 kg of dough at 450 g per loaf yields 26 loaves.
Grams to Kilograms Converter Measuring Tips
- Divide grams by 1,000 to get kilograms.
- 500g = 0.5kg; 250g = 0.25kg.