Convert milligram to kilogram
Facts about the Milligram
A milligram is a unit of mass in the metric system equal to one-thousandth (1/1000) of a gram or one-millionth (1/1,000,000) of a kilogram.
Milligrams became essential with the advancement of pharmaceutical and chemical sciences, providing a highly accurate and precise way to quantify very small masses.
Primarily used in pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and food supplements. Many medications are dosed in milligrams due to the precision required for safe consumption.
1 mg = 0.001 g = 0.000001 kg
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mg | g | 0.001 |
| 1 mg | kg | 0.000001 |
Facts about the Kilogram
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined by taking the fixed numerical value of Planck’s constant (h) as 6.62607015×10⁻³⁴ J·s.
The kilogram was initially defined as the mass of one liter of water. Later, it was physically represented by a platinum-iridium cylinder stored in France. In 2019, it was redefined in terms of fundamental constants of physics, making it more stable and universally applicable.
Kilograms are used globally for weighing people, luggage, industrial goods, grocery items, and shipping cargo. It’s the most widely recognized mass unit across both scientific and everyday contexts.
1 kg = 1000 g = 2.20462 lb = 35.274 oz
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | g | 1000 |
| 1 kg | lb | 2.20462 |
| 1 kg | oz | 35.274 |