Picogram is 1e-12 gram units.
Picograms to Micrograms Converter — pg to ug
Convert Picogram (pg) to Microgram (ug) using the exact conversion factor (1 picogram = 0.000001 microgram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picograms to Micrograms converter
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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.
Microgram is 0.000001 gram units.
Result = input x 1e-15 / 1e-9.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Picograms to Micrograms
Weight conversions between Picogram 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: Picogram is 1e-12 gram units, and microgram is 0.000001 gram units.
Formula
micrograms = picograms × 0.000001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picogram equals 1e-15 base units, and 1 microgram equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picogram-to-microgram factor of 0.000001.
Simple example
1 pg × 0.000001 = 0.000001 ug
1 picogram = 0.000001 micrograms.
Real-world example
50 pg × 0.000001 = 0.00005 ug
50 picograms = 0.00005 micrograms.
Conversion table
| Picogram (pg) | Microgram (ug) |
|---|---|
| 1 pg | 0.000001 ug |
| 5 pg | 0.000005 ug |
| 10 pg | 0.00001 ug |
| 25 pg | 0.000025 ug |
| 50 pg | 0.00005 ug |
| 100 pg | 0.0001 ug |
Reverse conversion: Microgram to Picogram
0.000001 ug × 1000000 = 1 pg
0.000001 micrograms = 1 picogram.
picograms = micrograms × 1000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microgram to Picogram.
Understanding the Picogram (pg)
Picogram is 1e-12 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 picogram?
1 picogram equals 0.000001 micrograms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picogram to microgram?
Multiply the picogram value by 0.000001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microgram back to picogram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microgram equals 1,000,000 picograms. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a picogram?
Picogram (pg) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a microgram?
Microgram (ug) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the picogram to microgram conversion exact?
Yes. Both picogram and microgram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.