Milligrams to Micrograms Converter (mg to µg)

1 mg = 1000 µg

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Formula

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

µg = mg × 1000

Example calculation

Convert 5 mg to µg:

5 mg × 1000 = 5000 µg

Conversion table

milligrams → micrograms
mgµg
11000.0000
22000.0000
33000.0000
44000.0000
55000.0000
66000.0000
77000.0000
88000.0000
99000.0000
1010000.0000
1515000.0000
2020000.0000
2525000.0000
3030000.0000
3535000.0000
4040000.0000
4545000.0000
5050000.0000
5555000.0000
6060000.0000
6565000.0000
7070000.0000
7575000.0000
8080000.0000
8585000.0000
9090000.0000
9595000.0000
100100000.0000
200200000.0000
500500000.0000
10001000000.0000
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About the units

Milligram (mg)
Used for medicine doses and nutrition labels worldwide. One thousandth of a gram.
Microgram (µg)
Used for vitamins, medicines and trace amounts. One millionth of a gram.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert milligrams to micrograms?
To convert milligrams to micrograms, multiply the value by 1000.
How many micrograms are in 1 milligram?
1 milligram equals 1000 µg.
How many micrograms are in 10 milligrams?
10 mg equals 10000 µg.
How do I convert micrograms back to milligrams?
Use the reverse converter: 1 microgram equals 0.001 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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