Mass to Grams Converter
Microgram to Gram Conversion
1 Microgram = 0.001 Gram
Convert between Microgram and Gram 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
Gram (g)
A metric unit of mass, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
System: SI
Conversion Process
This conversion uses Kilogram as the base unit. We'll first convert Microgram to Kilogram, then convert from Kilogram to Gram.
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 Gram
1.00e-6 × 1,000 = 0.001
Result: 0.001 Gram
Direct Conversion Factor
1 ÷ 1,000 = 0.001
Direct conversion: 1 Microgram = 0.001 Gram
Gram (g)
System: SI
Definition:1 gram = 10⁻³ kilograms.
Origin: Originally based on the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density, now derived from the kilogram.
Common Usage: Widely used for measuring small to moderate masses, such as food ingredients and product weights.