Milligrams to Micrograms

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

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1 mg = 1000 mcg

Full precision:1000 mcg

Step-by-Step Solution

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

1 milligram = 1000 mcg

Since each milligram contains 1000 mcg, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 1000 = 1000 mcg

So 1 mg = 1000 mcg.

✓Quick check: 1000 ÷ 1000 = 1 mg

How to Convert mg to mcg

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

mcg = mg × 1000

1 milligram = 1000 mcg

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

Example 1: 1 mg = 1000 mcg
1 × 1000 = 1000

Example 2: 5 mg = 5000 mcg
5 × 1000 = 5000

Example 3: 10 mg = 10000 mcg
10 × 1000 = 10000