Micrograms to Milligrams

Convert mcg (mcg) to mg (mg) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

mcg (mcg)

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mg (mg)

1 mcg = 0.001 mg

Full precision:0.001 mg

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 mcg to mg, we divide by 1000 because one milligram equals exactly 1000 mcg.

1 milligram = 1000 mcg

Since there are 1000 mcg in every milligram, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001 mg

So 1 mcg = 0.001 mg.

✓Quick check: 0.001 × 1000 = 1 mcg

How to Convert mcg to mg

To convert mcg to mg, divide the value by 1000.

mg = mcg ÷ 1000

1 milligram = 1000 mcg

Tip: To convert mg back to mcg, multiply by 1000.

Example 1: 1 mcg = 0.001 mg
1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001

Example 2: 5 mcg = 0.005 mg
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005

Example 3: 10 mcg = 0.01 mg
10 ÷ 1000 = 0.01