Convert milligram to pound
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 Pound
The pound is a unit of mass in the imperial and U.S. customary systems, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
The term 'pound' comes from the Roman 'libra', which is also the source of its abbreviation 'lb'. The U.S. and British versions have historically differed, but both now define the pound as 0.45359237 kg.
Widely used in the U.S. and U.K. to measure body weight, groceries, and goods. It's also common in aviation, freight, and postal services.
1 lb = 16 oz = 0.453592 kg
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | kg | 0.453592 |
| 1 lb | oz | 16 |
| 1 lb | g | 453.592 |