The milligram is a very small unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram. It is essential in medicine and laboratory work.
Its importance grew with the rise of analytical balances, dosage control and laboratory precision.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI, subunit). SI equivalent: 1 mg = 0.000001 kg.
Milligram facts
- Unit name
- Milligram
- Symbol
- mg
- Category
- Mass
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI, subunit)
- SI equivalent
- 1 mg = 0.000001 kg
- Common uses
- Medicine doses, analytical chemistry and precision formulations
Definition of the milligram
The milligram is a very small unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram. It is essential in medicine and laboratory work.
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI, subunit)
SI equivalent: 1 mg = 0.000001 kg
History of the milligram
Its importance grew with the rise of analytical balances, dosage control and laboratory precision.
Where is the milligram used?
Medicine doses, analytical chemistry and precision formulations