Convert milligrams to grams (mg to gram)

Symbol

The symbol for milligrams is "mg."

Description

A milligram represents a tiny unit of mass in the metric system, which is equal to one-millionth (1/1000000) of a kilogram.

To convert milligrams to grams (mg to g), you have to divide the number of milligrams by 1,000. For example, 1000 milligrams equals 1 gram, and 500 milligrams equals 0.5 grams. In reverse, to convert grams to milligrams (gm to mg), you multiply the number of grams by 1,000.

To convert milligram to kilogram, multiply miligram with 1,000,000.

Pound is a much larger unit of mass. To convert mg to lbs (pound), divide mg value by 453,592.37 and find the equivalent mass.

On the other hand, 1 oz = 28349.523125 mg. So to convert mg to oz, divide mg value by 28,349.523125.

History

The milligram is a relatively recent addition to the metric system. It was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) in the 19th century, alongside other metric units.

Use

Milligram is commonly used in scientific contexts and pharmaceuticals. Its small size makes it ideal for scientific measurements and pharmaceutical dosages, where accuracy is paramount.

Symbol

The symbol for gram is "g." 

Description

Gram is a fundamental unit of mass in the metric system. One gram is incredibly light, equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. It would be equivalent to about the weight of a paperclip or a small raisin.

Gram unit is very common in weight conversion, whether converting kilogram to gram, pound to gram, or grams to ounces and vice versa.

For gram to milligram conversion you need to multiply gram with 1,000. So divide a milligram amount by 1,000 if you want to know the equivalent gm amount. 

In case of gram to pound conversion, you need to know that 1 gram (g) is equal to 0.00220462262185 pounds (lbs). In reverse, 1 pound is about 453.592 gram.

1 gram equals 0.035274 ounces, which means approximately 28.3495 grams make 1 ounce. For conversion of gram to tonne, 1,000,000 gram makes 1 tonne.

History

Like many metric units, the gram has its roots in the French Revolution era. It originated from the late Latin word "gramma," which means a small weight.

It was officially defined in 1795 as one-thousandth of the weight of a cubic decimeter of water at the temperature of melting ice. Over time, its definition evolved, eventually being tied to the kilogram as part of the metric system.

Use

The gram is used in daily live for measuring small amount of cooking ingredients or grocery items. Gram is also used by scientists for experiments.