Milligrams to Ounces Converter
How to convert milligrams to ounces
ounces = milligrams ÷ 28,349.5231
To convert milligrams to ounces, divide the number of milligrams by 28,349.5231.
1 mg = 0.0000352739619 oz
Examples
- 500 mg ÷ 28,349.5231 = 0.017636981 oz
- One gram: 1,000 mg ÷ 28,349.5231 = 0.0352739619 oz
Good to know
This is the avoirdupois ounce (28.349523125 g) used for everyday weights, not the heavier troy ounce (31.1034768 g) used for gold, silver and other precious metals. It is also not the fluid ounce, which measures volume.
Milligrams to ounces conversion table
| Milligrams (mg) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 mg | 0.0000352739619 oz |
| 5 mg | 0.00017636981 oz |
| 10 mg | 0.000352739619 oz |
| 25 mg | 0.000881849049 oz |
| 50 mg | 0.0017636981 oz |
| 100 mg | 0.00352739619 oz |
| 200 mg | 0.00705479239 oz |
| 250 mg | 0.00881849049 oz |
| 400 mg | 0.0141095848 oz |
| 500 mg | 0.017636981 oz |
| 600 mg | 0.0211643772 oz |
| 800 mg | 0.0282191696 oz |
| 1,000 mg | 0.0352739619 oz |
| 2,000 mg | 0.0705479239 oz |
| 5,000 mg | 0.17636981 oz |
Unit definitions
- 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.
- Ounce (oz)
- The avoirdupois ounce is one sixteenth of a pound, exactly 28.349523125 grams. It is used for food, postal items and other light goods in the United States.