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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Grams are the unit of measurement used to quantify mass. It is a metric unit commonly used for small quantities but can be converted to other units such as kilograms or milligrams.
Related terms
Kilograms: A unit of mass equal to 1000 grams.
Milligrams: A unit of mass equal to 0.001 grams, which is one thousandth of a gram.