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

Milligram Conversions

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