Milligram [mg] to Microgram [mcg] Converter

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How to Convert Milligram to MicrogramMicrogram

1 mg = 1000.0000000000001 mcg
1 mcg = 0.001 mg

Example: convert 5 mg to mcg:
5 mg = 5 x 1000.0000000000001 = 5000.000000000001 mcg

Milligram

Definition: A milligram (symbol: mg) is a unit of mass in the metric system. It is defined as one thousandth (1/1000) of a gram.

History/origin: The milligram is derived from the gram, the base unit of mass in the metric system. The metric system originated in France in the late 18th century. The prefix 'milli-' denotes a factor of 1/1000.

Current use: Milligrams are commonly used for measuring small quantities of substances, such as pharmaceutical drugs, vitamins, and food additives. It is also used in scientific research and analysis.

Microgram

Definition: A microgram (mcg or µg) is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one millionth (10⁻⁶) of a gram.

History/origin: The microgram is derived from the gram, which was defined during the French Revolution as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at the temperature of melting ice. The prefix 'micro-' indicates one millionth.

Current use: Micrograms are commonly used to measure very small amounts of substances, such as vitamins, medications, and pollutants. They are frequently used in pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, and environmental science.

Milligram to Microgram Conversion Table

Milligram [mg]Microgram [mcg]
0.01 mg10.000000000000002 mcg
0.1 mg100.00000000000001 mcg
1 mg1000.0000000000001 mcg
10 mg10000 mcg
50 mg50000.00000000001 mcg
100 mg100000.00000000001 mcg
1000 mg1000000 mcg
10000 mg10000000 mcg

Common pairs of Mass

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Gram [g] to Microgram [mcg]Gram [g] to Milligram [mg]Gram [g] to Kilogram [kg]Gram [g] to Metric Tonne [mt]Gram [g] to Ounce [oz]Gram [g] to Pound [lb]Gram [g] to Ton [t]

Kilogram [kg] to Microgram [mcg]Kilogram [kg] to Milligram [mg]Kilogram [kg] to Gram [g]Kilogram [kg] to Metric Tonne [mt]Kilogram [kg] to Ounce [oz]Kilogram [kg] to Pound [lb]Kilogram [kg] to Ton [t]

Metric Tonne [mt] to Microgram [mcg]Metric Tonne [mt] to Milligram [mg]Metric Tonne [mt] to Gram [g]Metric Tonne [mt] to Kilogram [kg]Metric Tonne [mt] to Ounce [oz]Metric Tonne [mt] to Pound [lb]Metric Tonne [mt] to Ton [t]

Ounce [oz] to Microgram [mcg]Ounce [oz] to Milligram [mg]Ounce [oz] to Gram [g]Ounce [oz] to Kilogram [kg]Ounce [oz] to Metric Tonne [mt]Ounce [oz] to Pound [lb]Ounce [oz] to Ton [t]

Pound [lb] to Microgram [mcg]Pound [lb] to Milligram [mg]Pound [lb] to Gram [g]Pound [lb] to Kilogram [kg]Pound [lb] to Metric Tonne [mt]Pound [lb] to Ounce [oz]Pound [lb] to Ton [t]

Ton [t] to Microgram [mcg]Ton [t] to Milligram [mg]Ton [t] to Gram [g]Ton [t] to Kilogram [kg]Ton [t] to Metric Tonne [mt]Ton [t] to Ounce [oz]Ton [t] to Pound [lb]