500g

500 g is equal to half a kilogram. It is a commonly used mass in everyday measurements, especially for grocery items and cooking. In the International System of Units (SI), the gram (g) is a derived unit of mass; the base unit is the kilogram (kg). Since 1 kilogram equals 1000 grams, 500 g equals 0.5 kg.

Common conversions include 500 g being approximately 17.6 ounces (avoirdupois) and about 1.10 pounds. In metric terms, 500 g is also 500,000 milligrams and 0.0005 metric tons. These relationships make 500 g a convenient reference point for comparing masses across systems.

In practical terms, 500 g of water occupies about 500 milliliters of volume at standard conditions; for other substances the volume will vary with density. This equivalence is often cited in cooking and science contexts to relate mass to volume.

The quantity 500 g is widely used in product labeling and shopping, where many packages are sold in half-kilogram quantities. It is also a familiar measure in baking and cooking, where ingredients are frequently weighed to improve accuracy. In laboratory or scientific contexts, 500 g can represent a substantial mass, though precise measurement relies on calibrated balances or scales.