Milligrams to Grams Converter (mg to g)

1 mg = 0.001 g

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Formula

To convert milligrams to grams, multiply the value by 0.001.

g = mg × 0.001

Example calculation

Convert 5 mg to g:

5 mg × 0.001 = 0.005 g

Conversion table

milligrams → grams
mgg
10.0010
20.0020
30.0030
40.0040
50.0050
60.0060
70.0070
80.0080
90.0090
100.0100
150.0150
200.0200
250.0250
300.0300
350.0350
400.0400
450.0450
500.0500
550.0550
600.0600
650.0650
700.0700
750.0750
800.0800
850.0850
900.0900
950.0950
1000.1000
2000.2000
5000.5000
10001.0000
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About the units

Milligram (mg)
Used for medicine doses and nutrition labels worldwide. One thousandth of a gram.
Gram (g)
Common for food, recipes and small items in metric countries. One thousandth of a kilogram.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert milligrams to grams?
To convert milligrams to grams, multiply the value by 0.001.
How many grams are in 1 milligram?
1 milligram equals 0.001 g.
How many grams are in 10 milligrams?
10 mg equals 0.01 g.
How do I convert grams back to milligrams?
Use the reverse converter: 1 gram equals 1000 mg.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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