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What is a gram?

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A gram is a unit of mass in the metric system. It is used to measure small weights.

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What is a kilogram?

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A kilogram is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 1,000 grams. It is used to measure larger weights.

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How many grams are in a kilogram?

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There are 1,000 grams in a kilogram.

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When would you use grams instead of kilograms?

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You would use grams to measure lighter items, such as a small apple or a packet of sugar.

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When would you use kilograms instead of grams?

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You would use kilograms to measure heavier items, such as a bag of flour or a person.

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What is the symbol for grams?

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The symbol for grams is 'g'.

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What is the symbol for kilograms?

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The symbol for kilograms is 'kg'.

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If you have 500 grams, how many kilograms do you have?

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You have 0.5 kilograms.

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If you have 2 kilograms, how many grams do you have?

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You have 2,000 grams.

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What would you use to measure the weight of a pencil?

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You would use grams.