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How to convert milligrams to micrograms

1 milligram is equal to 1000 micrograms:

1 mg = 1000 μg

When a weight W in milligrams is multiplied by 1000, it gives weight in micrograms.

Wμg = Wmg × 1000


Example

To convert 5 milligrams into micrograms, it is multiplied by 1000:

(5 mg) × 1000 = 5000 μg

Milligrams

A milligram is a unit of mass in the metric system. The symbol of meter is mg. One milligram is defined as one-millionth of a kilogram.

Micrograms

A microgram is a unit of mass in the metric system. The symbol of meter is μg according to the International System of Units. One microgram is defined as one-millionth (1×10-6) of a gram.

Quick Conversion Table

The quick milligram to microgram conversion table is given below:

MilligramsMicrograms
1 mg1000 μg
2 mg2000 μg
3 mg3000 μg
4 mg4000 μg
5 mg5000 μg
6 mg6000 μg
7 mg7000 μg
8 mg8000 μg
9 mg9000 μg
10 mg10000 μg