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What is a gram?

Standard unit in European cooking, pharmaceuticals and jewellery

Definition

The gram equals one thousandth of a kilogram. It is the standard unit in European cooking, pharmaceuticals and jewellery. An A4 sheet of 80 g/m² paper weighs about 5 g; a regular chicken egg is around 60 g. The word "gram" comes from the Greek "gramma", a small weight.

Common uses

  • European cooking and baking recipes
  • Over-the-counter medication dosages
  • Gold, silver and gemstone retail (per gram pricing)

🌍 Real-world scale

A chicken egg weighs about 60 g. A standard bar of chocolate is 100 g. A euro coin weighs 7.5 g.

Convert from grams

11 conversions
Gram to Kilogram1 g = 0.001 kgGram to Milligram1 g = 1,000 mgGram to Microgram1 g = 1,000,000 µgGram to Pound1 g = 0.002205 lbGram to Ounce1 g = 0.03527 ozGram to Metric Ton1 g = 1.0000e-6 tGram to US Ton1 g = 1.1023e-6 ton (US)Gram to UK Ton1 g = 9.8421e-7 ton (UK)Gram to Stone1 g = 0.0001575 stGram to Carat1 g = 5 ctGram to Grain1 g = 15.4324 gr

Convert to grams

11 conversions
Kilogram to Gram1 kg = 1,000 gMilligram to Gram1 mg = 0.001 gMicrogram to Gram1 µg = 1.0000e-6 gPound to Gram1 lb = 453.592 gOunce to Gram1 oz = 28.3495 gMetric Ton to Gram1 t = 1,000,000 gUS Ton to Gram1 ton (US) = 907,184.74 gUK Ton to Gram1 ton (UK) = 1,016,046.91 gStone to Gram1 st = 6,350.29 gCarat to Gram1 ct = 0.2 gGrain to Gram1 gr = 0.0648 g

Tips

  • 1 kitchen tablespoon of water weighs about 15 g, but 1 tablespoon of flour is only 8 g — density varies.
  • A kitchen scale reads to 1 g; a jewellery scale to 0.01 g.
  • Gold is priced by gram in Europe and per troy ounce in international markets.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tablespoon of any ingredient equals 15 g — true only for water.
  • Confusing g (gram) with mg (milligram) on medication labels.
  • Using 28 g instead of 28.35 g when converting an ounce in precision baking.

FAQ about the gram

What is a gram?
The gram equals one thousandth of a kilogram. It is the standard unit in European cooking, pharmaceuticals and jewellery. An A4 sheet of 80 g/m² paper weighs about 5 g; a regular chicken egg is around 60 g. The word "gram" comes from the Greek "gramma", a small weight.
Where is the gram used?
The gram is commonly used for: European cooking and baking recipes; Over-the-counter medication dosages; Gold, silver and gemstone retail (per gram pricing).
What is an example of a gram in real life?
A chicken egg weighs about 60 g. A standard bar of chocolate is 100 g. A euro coin weighs 7.5 g.
What category does the gram belong to?
The gram is a unit of weight, part of the 12-unit weight category on UnitConv.
How accurate are gram conversions?
All conversion factors follow NIST and BIPM international standards to 8 significant figures — the highest practical accuracy.
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