Milligrams to Grams (mg to g)

Convert milligrams to grams instantly. 1 milligram = 0.001 grams, so divide the number of milligrams by 1,000. Includes worked examples and a full mg to g table.

How to convert milligrams to grams

1 milligram = 0.001 grams and 1 gram = 1,000 milligrams. To convert milligrams to grams, divide by 1,000:

g = mg ÷ 1,000

Examples

  • 250 mg ÷ 1,000 = 0.25 g
  • 500 mg ÷ 1,000 = 0.5 g
  • 1,000 mg ÷ 1,000 = 1 g

mg to g conversion table

Milligrams (mg)Grams (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
12 mg0.012 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
60 mg0.06 g
70 mg0.07 g
75 mg0.075 g
80 mg0.08 g
90 mg0.09 g
100 mg0.1 g
150 mg0.15 g
200 mg0.2 g
250 mg0.25 g
500 mg0.5 g
1,000 mg1 g
5,000 mg5 g
10,000 mg10 g

What is a milligram?

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

What is a gram?

A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram (0.001 kg), used for food, medicine and jewellery.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert milligrams to grams?

Divide the value in milligrams by 1,000. 1 milligram = 0.001 grams.

How many milligrams are in one gram?

1 gram = 1,000 milligrams.

What is 500 mg in g?

500 mg = 0.5 g.

What is 1,000 mg in g?

1,000 mg = 1 g.