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Gram

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Meaning

A gram is a unit used to measure mass.

About Grams

Grams are 1000 x smaller than the scientific unit of mass; the kilogram.
There is 0.001kg in one gram.
The mass of an apple is around 100 grams.

Converting to Kilograms

Unit To convert Kilograms
1 megagram (1Mg) Convert to grams x1000,000. 1000,000g
1 kilogram (1kg) Convert to grams x1000. 1000g
1 gram (1g) Convert to grams x1. 1g
1 milligram 1(mg) Convert to grams /1000. 0.001kg
1 microgram 1(µg) Convert to grams /1000,000. 0.000001kg