Grams ➝ Milligrams: Fast, Exact, Reliable
1. Core Formula
mg = g × 1000 (exact). Reverse: g = mg ÷ 1000. Also: µg = g × 1,000,000.
2. Flow
- Input grams.
- Multiply by 1000 → milligrams.
- Round only for display.
- Cross-check: 1.5 g = 1500 mg.
3. Sanity Checks
- 1 g = 1000 mg
- 0.1 g = 100 mg
- 2.5 g = 2500 mg
- 0.001 g = 1 mg
4. Shortcuts
- Shift decimal three places to the right for g → mg.
- For mg → g, shift three places left.
- For µg, shift six places right from g.
5. Pitfalls
- Don’t round intermediates in scientific calculations.
- Watch unit labels: mg vs µg vs g.
- Use thousand separators for readability with large numbers.
6. Micro Examples
0.1 g
= 100 mg
1 g
= 1000 mg
2.5 g
= 2500 mg
10 g
= 10,000 mg
7. Mini FAQ
- Exact factor? 1 g = 1000 mg.
- Decimals? Use 0–2 dp for mg totals; more for scientific work.
- Storage? Keep integers in mg to avoid floating errors.
8. Action Tip
When handling dosing or lab data, store values in mg or µg, convert to g for UI only when needed.