Milligram is 0.001 gram units.
Milligrams to Micrograms Converter — mg to ug
Convert Milligram (mg) to Microgram (ug) using the exact conversion factor (1 milligram = 1,000 microgram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Milligrams to Micrograms converter
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Context values
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Microgram is 0.000001 gram units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 1e-9.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Milligrams to Micrograms
Weight conversions between Milligram and Microgram 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: Milligram is 0.001 gram units, and microgram is 0.000001 gram units.
Formula
micrograms = milligrams × 1000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 milligram equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 microgram equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct milligram-to-microgram factor of 1000.
Simple example
1 mg × 1000 = 1,000 ug
1 milligram = 1,000 micrograms.
Real-world example
50 mg × 1000 = 50,000 ug
50 milligrams = 50,000 micrograms.
Conversion table
| Milligram (mg) | Microgram (ug) |
|---|---|
| 1 mg | 1,000 ug |
| 5 mg | 5,000 ug |
| 10 mg | 10,000 ug |
| 25 mg | 25,000 ug |
| 50 mg | 50,000 ug |
| 100 mg | 100,000 ug |
Reverse conversion: Microgram to Milligram
1 ug × 0.001 = 0.001 mg
1 microgram = 0.001 milligrams.
milligrams = micrograms × 0.001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microgram to Milligram.
Understanding the Milligram (mg)
Milligram is 0.001 gram units.
Understanding the Microgram (ug)
Microgram is 0.000001 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many micrograms are in 1 milligram?
1 milligram equals 1,000 micrograms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert milligram to microgram?
Multiply the milligram value by 1000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microgram back to milligram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microgram equals 0.001 milligrams. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a milligram?
Milligram (mg) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a microgram?
Microgram (ug) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the milligram to microgram conversion exact?
Yes. Both milligram and microgram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.