Microgram [mcg] to Milligram [mg] Converter
How to Convert Microgram to Milligram
1 mcg = 0.001 mg
1 mg = 1000.0000000000001 mcg
Example: convert 10 mcg to mg:
10 mcg = 10 x 0.001 = 0.01 mg
Microgram
Definition: A microgram (mcg or µg) is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one millionth (10⁻⁶) of a gram.
History/origin: The microgram is derived from the gram, which was defined during the French Revolution as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at the temperature of melting ice. The prefix 'micro-' indicates one millionth.
Current use: Micrograms are commonly used to measure very small amounts of substances, such as vitamins, medications, and pollutants. They are frequently used in pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, and environmental science.
Milligram
Definition: A milligram (symbol: mg) is a unit of mass in the metric system. It is defined as one thousandth (1/1000) of a gram.
History/origin: The milligram is derived from the gram, the base unit of mass in the metric system. The metric system originated in France in the late 18th century. The prefix 'milli-' denotes a factor of 1/1000.
Current use: Milligrams are commonly used for measuring small quantities of substances, such as pharmaceutical drugs, vitamins, and food additives. It is also used in scientific research and analysis.
Microgram to Milligram Conversion Table
| Units.mcg.singular [mcg] | Units.mg.singular [mg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mcg | 0.00001 mg |
| 0.1 mcg | 0.00009999999999999999 mg |
| 1 mcg | 0.001 mg |
| 10 mcg | 0.009999999999999998 mg |
| 50 mcg | 0.049999999999999996 mg |
| 100 mcg | 0.09999999999999999 mg |
| 1000 mcg | 1 mg |
| 10000 mcg | 10 mg |