Milligrams to Micrograms

Milligrams to Micrograms

This is a conversion calculator that is used to convert the mass in milligrams (mg) to mass in micrograms (mcg). If you want to perform a conversion, use the blank text field to enter the value in milligrams. Click the ‘Convert' button to begin the conversion from milligrams to micrograms. The result will be shown below the controls in micrograms. This calculator also indicates the method used in the conversion which is displayed below the result.

The efficiency of Milligrams to Micrograms converter is enhanced by the "Reset" button. This control erases the previous calculations from the calculator with a single click. It is used when you want to carry out new conversions.

Example

Convert 0.2 milligrams to micrograms.

Solution

First, enter the value in milligrams (0.2) in the blank text field. Press the ‘Convert' button to initiate the conversion from milligrams to micrograms. The result is displayed as;

Micrograms: 200 mcg

Calculation:

= 0.2 mg x 1000

= 200 μg

This calculator uses a simple formula when executing the conversions. It can only perform one calculation at a time. Use the "Reset" button to erase the previous conversions if you have new values to be converted to milligrams.

How to convert milligrams to micrograms

1 mg = 1000 μg

This implies that one milligram is equivalent to 1000 micrograms (μg).

The mass in micrograms is calculated by multiplying the mass in milligrams by 1000. It is expressed as;

M (μg) = M (mg) x 1000

Using the example above;

Convert 0.2 milligrams to micrograms,

The calculation will be;

M (μg) = 0.2 mg x 1000

= 200 micrograms (μg)

The Milligrams to micrograms conversion table can be used to determine common conversions from milligrams to micrograms on a scale of 0 mg to 1000 mg.

How many micrograms in a milligram?

The mass units' conversion factor of milligrams to micrograms is 1000. If you want to find out the number of micrograms in one milligram, you multiply the value in milligrams by the conversion factor.

1 mg = 1000 μg

This means that there are 1000 micrograms in one milligram. For example, how many micrograms are in 0.5 milligrams?

= 0.5 x 1000

= 500 μg

Therefore, there are 500 micrograms in 0.5 milligrams

A microgram is used in nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical labeling, typically abbreviated as "mcg" to avoid confusion. This is because the technical disciplines do not recognize the "µ" prefix.

A milligram is abbreviated as "mg" and it is equivalent to a millionth of a kilogram.