Decigram is 0.1 gram units.
Decigrams to Milligrams Converter — dg to mg
Convert Decigram (dg) to Milligram (mg) using the exact conversion factor (1 decigram = 100 milligram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decigrams to Milligrams converter
Converter
Mass/Weight Converter
Convert SI mass, imperial weight, jewelry, atomic, and astronomy mass units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Milligram is 0.001 gram units.
Result = input x 0.0001 / 1e-6.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Decigrams to Milligrams
Weight conversions between Decigram and Milligram come up constantly in everyday commerce, shipping, and cooking, since US packaging is usually labeled in pounds while most of the rest of the world uses kilograms. Specifically: Decigram is 0.1 gram units, and milligram is 0.001 gram units.
Formula
milligrams = decigrams × 100
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decigram equals 0.0001 base units, and 1 milligram equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decigram-to-milligram factor of 100.
Simple example
1 dg × 100 = 100 mg
1 decigram = 100 milligrams.
Real-world example
50 dg × 100 = 5,000 mg
50 decigrams = 5,000 milligrams.
Conversion table
| Decigram (dg) | Milligram (mg) |
|---|---|
| 1 dg | 100 mg |
| 5 dg | 500 mg |
| 10 dg | 1,000 mg |
| 25 dg | 2,500 mg |
| 50 dg | 5,000 mg |
| 100 dg | 10,000 mg |
Reverse conversion: Milligram to Decigram
100 mg × 0.01 = 1 dg
100 milligrams = 1 decigrams.
decigrams = milligrams × 0.01
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Milligram to Decigram.
Understanding the Decigram (dg)
Decigram is 0.1 gram units.
Understanding the Milligram (mg)
Milligram is 0.001 gram units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many milligrams are in 1 decigram?
1 decigram equals 100 milligrams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decigram to milligram?
Multiply the decigram value by 100. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert milligram back to decigram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 milligram equals 0.01 decigrams. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decigram?
Decigram (dg) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a milligram?
Milligram (mg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the decigram to milligram conversion exact?
Yes. Both decigram and milligram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 100 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.