Milligrams to Grams converter

1 milligram (mg) equals 0.001 grams. 1 g = 1,000 mg.

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How to convert milligrams to grams

g = mg × 0.001

Example: 5 mg × 0.001 = 0.005 g

Milligrams to Grams table

Milligrams (mg)Grams (g)
0.5 mg0.0005 g
1 mg0.001 g
2 mg0.002 g
3 mg0.003 g
4 mg0.004 g
5 mg0.005 g
6 mg0.006 g
7 mg0.007 g
8 mg0.008 g
9 mg0.009 g
10 mg0.01 g
15 mg0.015 g
20 mg0.02 g
25 mg0.025 g
30 mg0.03 g
40 mg0.04 g
50 mg0.05 g
75 mg0.075 g
100 mg0.1 g
250 mg0.25 g
500 mg0.5 g
1,000 mg1 g

About these units

Milligrams (mg): A milligram is one thousandth of a gram, used for medicine doses and nutrients.

Grams (g): A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram, used for food, ingredients, jewellery and postage.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in 1 milligram?

1 milligram (mg) equals 0.001 grams.

How do I convert mg to g?

Multiply the value in milligrams by 0.001. For example, 5 mg × 0.001 = 0.005 g.

How do I convert grams back to milligrams?

Multiply by 1,000 (or divide by 0.001). 1 g = 1,000 mg.

What is a milligram?

A milligram is one thousandth of a gram, used for medicine doses and nutrients.

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