Milligram

Milligram (mg) is a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) that is equal to one thousandth of a gram (10^-3 grams). It is used in scientific, medical, and everyday contexts to measure small quantities of mass.

Definition

The milligram is defined as 1/1000 of a gram, or 10^-3 grams. This definition is based on the International System of Units (SI), which is the modern form of the metric system. The SI is the world's most widely used system of measurement for both everyday commerce and science.

Usage

Milligrams are commonly used in many areas, including science, medicine, and everyday life. In pharmacology, for instance, doses of medication are often prescribed in milligrams. In nutrition, the content of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in food is often measured in milligrams. In chemistry, the milligram is used for precise measurements of small quantities of substances.

Conversion

One milligram is equal to:

• 0.001 grams (g)
• 0.000001 kilograms (kg)
• 0.00003527396 ounces (oz)
• 0.00000220462262 pounds (lb)

See also

• Gram
• Kilogram
• Metric system
• International System of Units

References

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