gramm

Gramm is the German spelling of the SI unit gram, the unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. The symbol for the unit is g. A gram equals 0.001 kilograms and is commonly used for measuring small masses such as ingredients, medicines, and other everyday items. In German-language texts, Gramm is capitalized as a noun, and the spelling aligns with the English term gram, though regional conventions may vary in non-scientific writing. Since the 2019 redefinition of the kilogram, one gram remains exactly 0.001 kilograms.

Gramm also serves as a German surname. A prominent bearer is Phil Gramm, born 1942, an American economist and politician who served as a United States senator from Texas from 1985 to 2002 and held leadership roles on financial committees during his tenure. The surname reflects German linguistic origins and is found among individuals in various countries, reflecting the spread of German-language heritage.

In broader contexts, the term gram/gramm appears in multiple languages with similar meanings related to weight, illustrating the global adoption of the gram as the standard unit of mass in the metric system.