Milligrams to Micrograms

Convert milligrams (mg) to micrograms (μg) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Milligrams (mg)

Micrograms (μg)

μg

1 mg = 1000 μg

Full precision:1000 μg

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 milligrams to micrograms, we multiply by 1000 because one milligram equals exactly 1000 micrograms.

1 milligram = 1000 micrograms

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

1 × 1000 = 1000 micrograms

So 1 milligrams = 1000 micrograms.

✓Quick check: 1000 ÷ 1000 = 1 milligrams

How to Convert Milligrams to Micrograms

To convert milligrams to micrograms, multiply the value by 1000.

Micrograms = Milligrams × 1000

1 milligram = 1000 micrograms

Tip: To convert micrograms back to milligrams, divide by 1000.

Example 1: 1 mg = 1000 μg
1 × 1000 = 1000

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

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