What is a Gram? (g)
Definition
A gram (symbol: g) is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram (0.001 kg). It is widely used in cooking, nutrition labelling, and chemistry. The gram is the practical everyday unit for measuring small quantities of food, medicine, and other substances.
Common Uses
- › Recipe and cooking measurements
- › Nutritional information on food labels
- › Precious metals (gold, silver)
- › Pharmaceutical dosages
Converters
Key Facts
- Symbolg
- CategoryWeight
- 1 g = 0.001 kg
- 1 g ≈ 0.035 oz
- 1,000 g = 1 kg
- 100 g ≈ 3.527 oz
Related Terms
About the Gram
A gram (symbol: g) is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram (0.001 kg). It is widely used in cooking, nutrition labelling, and chemistry. The gram is the practical everyday unit for measuring small quantities of food, medicine, and other substances.
Equivalents and conversions
- 1 g = 0.001 kg
- 1 g ≈ 0.035 oz
- 1,000 g = 1 kg
- 100 g ≈ 3.527 oz