Definition:
* 1 gram is equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram (kg).
* It is also equal to 1,000 milligrams (mg).
In simple terms:
* A gram is a very small unit of weight, about the same weight as a paperclip.
* It's commonly used to measure the weight of small items like food, spices, and medication.
Examples:
* A bag of sugar weighs about 1 kilogram (1,000 grams).
* A teaspoon of salt weighs about 5 grams.
* A small apple weighs about 100 grams.
Note: The gram is often used in conjunction with other prefixes in the metric system to indicate different magnitudes, such as:
* Milligram (mg): 1/1000 of a gram
* Kilogram (kg): 1,000 grams
* Tonne (t): 1,000 kilograms