Micrograms to Mass Converter
Microgram to Milligram Conversion
1 Microgram = 0.001 Milligram
Convert between Microgram and Milligram with step-by-step calculations.
Unit Information
Microgram (µg)
A metric unit of mass equal to 10⁻⁶ grams, or 10⁻⁹ kilograms.
System: SI
Milligram (mg)
A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.
System: SI
Conversion Process
This conversion uses Kilogram as the base unit. We'll first convert Microgram to Kilogram, then convert from Kilogram to Milligram.
Step 1: Convert from Microgram to Kilogram
1 × 1.00e-6 = 1.00e-6
Result: 1.00e-6 Kilogram
Step 2: Convert from Kilogram to Milligram
1.00e-6 × 1.00M = 0.001
Result: 0.001 Milligram
Direct Conversion Factor
1 ÷ 1,000 = 0.001
Direct conversion: 1 Microgram = 0.001 Milligram
Microgram (µg)
System: SI
Definition:1 microgram = 10⁻⁶ grams = 10⁻⁹ kilograms.
Origin: Derived from the gram and the SI prefix "micro-".
Common Usage: Commonly used in medicine for dosages and in scientific research for measuring very small quantities.
Synonyms: mcg, gamma