g (gram)

The letter g is the abbreviation for gram, a unit of mass in the metric system.

• 1 gram (1 g) is equal to the mass of about a paperclip.
• Grams are used to measure light objects, like fruits, pencils, or sugar.
• Larger units are kilograms (kg), where 1 kg = 1,000 g.
• Smaller units are milligrams (mg), where 1 g = 1,000 mg.

Key Idea: Use g to show weight or mass in everyday maths and science.