What is a Milligram (mg)?
A milligram (mg) is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a gram (0.001 g).
Definition
Symbol
mg
Category
Weight
System
Metric
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1 Milligram = 0.001 Gram (g)
1 Milligram = 0.000001 Kilogram (kg)
1 Milligram = 1e-9 Metric Ton (t)
1 Milligram = 0.000035274 Ounce (oz)
1 Milligram = 0.00000220462 Pound (lb)
Common Uses
- Pharmaceutical dosages
- Nutritional labeling
- Chemical measurements