Milligrams to micrograms
Type a value in milligrams to see it in micrograms straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the milligrams box.
- Read the result in micrograms as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
µg = mg × 1,000
Multiply the value in milligrams by 1,000 to get micrograms.
Example
To convert 25 mg to micrograms: 25 × 1,000 = 25,000 µg.
Conversion table
| Milligrams (mg) | Micrograms (µg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 250 | 250,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
About the units
- Milligram
- One thousandth of a gram, used for medicine and supplement doses.
- Microgram
- One millionth of a gram, often written mcg on medicine labels and used for vitamins such as D and B12.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many micrograms are in one milligram?
1 mg = 1,000 µg exactly.
How do I convert milligrams to micrograms?
Use µg = mg × 1,000. For example, 25 mg = 25,000 µg.
How many milligrams are in one microgram?
1 µg = 0.001 mg.
Are mass and weight the same thing?
Strictly no: mass is the amount of matter, in kilograms, while weight is the force of gravity on it, in newtons. Scales display mass, so everyday language uses the two words interchangeably.
What is the difference between an ounce and a troy ounce?
An ordinary ounce is 28.349523125 grams and is used for food and goods, while a troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams and is used to price gold and silver.