Micrograms to Milligrams Converter
How to convert micrograms to milligrams
milligrams = micrograms ÷ 1,000
To convert micrograms to milligrams, divide the number of micrograms by 1,000.
1 µg = 0.001 mg
Examples
- One milligram: 1,000 µg ÷ 1,000 = 1 mg
Micrograms to milligrams conversion table
| Micrograms (µg) | Milligrams (mg) |
|---|---|
| 1 µg | 0.001 mg |
| 5 µg | 0.005 mg |
| 10 µg | 0.01 mg |
| 25 µg | 0.025 mg |
| 50 µg | 0.05 mg |
| 100 µg | 0.1 mg |
| 200 µg | 0.2 mg |
| 250 µg | 0.25 mg |
| 400 µg | 0.4 mg |
| 500 µg | 0.5 mg |
| 800 µg | 0.8 mg |
| 1,000 µg | 1 mg |
| 2,500 µg | 2.5 mg |
| 5,000 µg | 5 mg |
| 10,000 µg | 10 mg |
Unit definitions
- Microgram (µg)
- A microgram is one millionth of a gram, or one thousandth of a milligram. It is used for very small doses of medicines and vitamins, where it is often written mcg.
- Milligram (mg)
- A milligram is one thousandth of a gram, or one millionth of a kilogram. It is the usual unit for medicine doses and for nutrients listed on food labels.