Mg to grams

One mg equals 0.001 g. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

mg grams
1 mg 0.001 g
2 mg 0.002 g
3 mg 0.003 g
5 mg 0.005 g
10 mg 0.01 g
15 mg 0.015 g
20 mg 0.02 g
25 mg 0.025 g
50 mg 0.05 g
100 mg 0.1 g
500 mg 0.5 g
1000 mg 1 g

How to use

  1. Enter the number of mg in the field.
  2. The result in grams updates on every keystroke.
  3. Use the table below for the values people look up most often.

Formula and reverse conversion

The formula

To convert by hand: g = mg ÷ 1000. Going back the other way, one g is 1000 mg.

Metric units differ by powers of ten

Both units belong to the metric system, so the conversion is a shift of the decimal point: the factor is a power of ten and nothing is lost to rounding.

g = mg ÷ 1000

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in one mg?

One mg is 0.001 g.

How do I convert mg to grams?

Multiply by the factor: g = mg ÷ 1000.

Is the result exact?

The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.

How do I convert grams back to mg?

One g is 1000 mg — or open the reverse page linked below.

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