How to Convert 500 Grams to Kilograms (500g to kg)

To convert 500 grams to kilograms (500g to kg), you use the conversion factor that 1000 grams = 1 kilogram. Since a kilogram is 1000 times heavier than a gram, you divide the number of grams by 1000 to convert to kilograms.

Steps for conversion:
Start with the amount in grams, which is 500 g.
Divide by 1000 g/kg, the conversion factor, to find the number of kilograms.
Conversion calculation:
500 g divided by 1000 equals 0.5 kg.

When you divide grams should cancel out and you should be left with kilograms.

So, 500 grams is equal to 0.5 kilograms. The key step is dividing by 1000, using the conversion factor that relates grams to kilograms. If you set it up correctly the grams will cancel out leaving you with kilograms.