Micrograms to Milligrams
Type a value in µg and the mg equivalent appears instantly.
How to convert µg to mg
Multiply the µg value by 0.001.
1 µg = 0.001 mg
Quick conversion table
| µg | mg |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
About the units
Micrograms (µg): One millionth of a gram, written mcg on medicine labels to avoid misreading the µ symbol. Vitamins and hormones.
Milligrams (mg): One thousandth of a gram, the standard for medicine doses and nutrients.