When you want to convert grams per kilogram (g/kg) into a percent (%), this calculator helps you understand how much of a substance is present in a mixture or solution in terms that are easier to grasp.
What does grams per kilogram mean?
- Grams per kilogram (g/kg) tells you how many grams of a substance are present in 1 kilogram (1000 grams) of the total mixture.
- For example, if you have 10 g/kg of fertilizer in soil, it means there are 10 grams of fertilizer in every 1000 grams of soil.
What does percent mean?
- Percent (%) means “per hundred.”
- It tells you how many parts of the substance are there per 100 parts of the mixture.
- For example, 1% means 1 part out of 100 parts.
How to convert grams per kilogram to percent?
Since 1 kilogram = 1000 grams, the conversion from grams per kilogram to percent is:
Percent=grams per kilogram/1000×100
Simplifies to:
Percent=grams per kilogram10
Example:
- If your soil has 25 g/kg nitrogen,
Percent=25/10=2.5%
This means 2.5% of the soil weight is nitrogen.
Why is this useful for a farmer?
- It helps you quickly understand nutrient amounts in your soil or fertilizer.
- Percentages are often easier to compare and understand than grams per kilogram.
- You can use this to decide how much fertilizer or nutrient you need.
You can find more agriculture conversion calculators here.