What fraction of 1 kg is 500 gram?

To determine the fraction of 1 kg that 500 grams represents, we can divide the weight of 500 grams by the total weight of 1 kg and simplify the resulting fraction.

Fraction = (Weight of 500 grams) / (Total weight of 1 kg)

Fraction = 500 grams / 1000 grams

Simplifying the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 500:

Fraction = 500 grams / 500 / 1000 grams / 500

Fraction = 1 / 2

Therefore, 500 grams is one-half or 1/2 of 1 kg.