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Weight unit

Milligram (mg)

A milligram is one thousandth of a gram.

Measurement system

Metric

Common uses

  • Medicine
  • Nutritional labels

Conversion examples

Related units

Gram (g)Kilogram (kg)Ounce (oz)Pound (lb)

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Frequently asked questions

What is a milligram?

A milligram is one thousandth of a gram.

What measurement system uses milligrams?

Milligram is used in the Metric measurement system.

What is the base unit for milligrams?

Milligram is normalized through the kilogram base unit in this converter.

What are milligrams commonly used for?

Milligrams are commonly used for Medicine, Nutritional labels.