Microgram [mcg] to Microgram [mcg] Converter

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How to Convert Microgram to MicrogramMicrogram

1 mcg = 1 mcg
1 mcg = 1 mcg

Example: convert 5 mcg to mcg:
5 mcg = 5 x 1 = 5 mcg

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.

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.

Microgram to Microgram Conversion Table

Microgram [mcg]Microgram [mcg]
0.01 mcg0.01 mcg
0.1 mcg0.1 mcg
1 mcg1 mcg
10 mcg10 mcg
50 mcg50 mcg
100 mcg100 mcg
1000 mcg1000 mcg
10000 mcg10000 mcg

Common pairs of Mass