Science, Tech, Math › Science How To Convert Kilograms to Grams Print VStock LLC / Getty Images Science Chemistry Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on January 31, 2019 Problem: How many grams are in an eighth of a kilogram? Solution: There are 1000 grams in 1 kilogram. Read More Converting Ounces to Grams By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Set up the conversion so the desired unit will be cancelled out. In this case, we want g to be the remaining unit. Mass in g = (mass in kg ) x (1000 g/1 kg) Note how the kilograms unit will be cancelled out in this equation. Mass in g = (1/8 kg) x 1000 g/kg Mass in g = (0.125 kg) x 1000 g/kg Mass in g = 125 g Answer: There are 125 grams in an eighth of a kg. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "How To Convert Kilograms to Grams." ThoughtCo, Aug. 27, 2020, thoughtco.com/converting-kilograms-to-grams-609310. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2020, August 27). How To Convert Kilograms to Grams. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/converting-kilograms-to-grams-609310 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "How To Convert Kilograms to Grams." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/converting-kilograms-to-grams-609310 (accessed April 18, 2024). copy citation