The gram is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It is widely used for food, laboratory materials and small quantities.
The gram became established as a smaller metric mass unit during the development of the decimal measurement system.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI, subunit). SI equivalent: 1 g = 0.001 kg.
Gram facts
- Unit name
- Gram
- Symbol
- g
- Category
- Mass
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI, subunit)
- SI equivalent
- 1 g = 0.001 kg
- Common uses
- Food, chemistry, pharmacy and precise weighing
Definition of the gram
The gram is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It is widely used for food, laboratory materials and small quantities.
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI, subunit)
SI equivalent: 1 g = 0.001 kg
History of the gram
The gram became established as a smaller metric mass unit during the development of the decimal measurement system.
Where is the gram used?
Food, chemistry, pharmacy and precise weighing