Grams to Kilograms Conversion

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Questions and Answers

How many grams are there in 2 kilograms?

  • 2500 grams
  • 500 grams
  • 200 grams
  • 2000 grams (correct)

What is the correct method to convert 750 grams to kilograms?

  • Divide by 1000 (correct)
  • Subtract 1000
  • Multiply by 1000
  • Add 1000

Which statement correctly describes the conversion factor between grams and kilograms?

  • 1 kg = 1000 g (correct)
  • 1 kg = 100 g
  • 1 g = 0.01 kg
  • 1 kg = 10000 g

If a substance weighs 5000 grams, how much does it weigh in kilograms?

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What is the weight in grams of 0.1 kilograms?

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Flashcards

Gram

A unit of mass in the metric system.

Kilogram

A unit of mass in the metric system, larger than a gram.

Convert grams to kilograms

To change a measurement from grams to kilograms.

Conversion Factor

The number used to multiply or divide when converting between units.

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What is the conversion factor for grams to kilograms?

1000 grams are equal to 1 kilogram.

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Study Notes

Converting Grams to Kilograms

  • Grams and kilograms are units of mass in the metric system.
  • Kilograms are larger units of mass than grams.
  • There are 1000 grams in 1 kilogram.
  • To convert grams to kilograms, divide the number of grams by 1000.
  • For example, 2500 grams is equal to 2.5 kilograms (2500 ÷ 1000 = 2.5).
  • The conversion factor is 1 kg = 1000 g.
  • This means that 1 gram is equal to 0.001 kilograms.
  • Mathematically, the conversion can be expressed as: kilograms = grams ÷ 1000.
  • This conversion is fundamental in many scientific and everyday applications involving mass measurements.
  • Conversely, to convert kilograms to grams, multiply the number of kilograms by 1000.
  • For example, 0.05 kilograms is equal to 50 grams (0.05 x 1000 = 50).

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