mg to Grams

Convert milligrams (mg) to grams (g) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Milligrams (mg)

Grams (g)

1 mg = 0.001 g

Full precision:0.001 g

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 milligrams to grams, we divide by 1000 because one gram equals exactly 1000 milligrams.

1 gram = 1000 milligrams

Since there are 1000 milligrams in every gram, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001 grams

So 1 milligrams = 0.001 grams.

✓Quick check: 0.001 × 1000 = 1 milligrams

How to Convert Milligrams to Grams

To convert milligrams to grams, divide the value by 1000.

Grams = Milligrams ÷ 1000

1 gram = 1000 milligrams

Tip: To convert grams back to milligrams, multiply by 1000.

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

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

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