Milligrams to Micrograms Converter

1. Core Formula

mcg = mg × 1000 (exact). Reverse: mg = mcg ÷ 1000. Also: g = mg ÷ 1000.

2. Flow

1. Input milligrams.
2. Multiply by 1000 → micrograms.
3. Round only for display.
4. Cross-check: 5 mg = 5000 mcg.

3. Sanity Checks

• 0.1 mg = 100 mcg
• 0.5 mg = 500 mcg
• 1 mg = 1000 mcg
• 10 mg = 10,000 mcg

4. Shortcuts

• Shift decimal three places right for mg → mcg.
• Use integer math (store in mcg) for exactness.
• Apply locale formatting for readability.

5. Pitfalls

• Don’t confuse mcg with mg (×1000 difference).
• Avoid early rounding in medical dose chains.
• Always include unit labels in outputs.

6. Micro Examples

7. Mini FAQ

• Exact factor? 1 mg = 1000 mcg.
• Decimals? Use 0–2 dp for mcg totals; more if needed scientifically.
• Storage? Prefer integers in mcg for lossless arithmetic.

8. Action Tip

For dosing tools, keep values in mcg internally and convert to mg or g only at the UI to avoid rounding errors.