How do you convert milligrams into micrograms? Do you just slide the decimal over one space to the right? Or is there something you have to multiply the number by? Thank you!
1 milligram = 1000 micrograms
(x number of milligrams) 1000/1 =
To convert milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), you need to multiply the number of milligrams by 1,000. This is because there are 1,000 micrograms in one milligram.
Here's the step-by-step process to convert milligrams to micrograms:
1. Start with the number of milligrams you want to convert.
2. Multiply that number by 1,000.
3. The product of the multiplication will give you the equivalent value in micrograms.
For example, let's say you have 5 milligrams and want to convert it into micrograms:
5 mg x 1,000 = 5,000 mcg
So, 5 milligrams is equal to 5,000 micrograms.
Note: When converting between two units with a decimal shift, placing the decimal point one space to the right is only applicable in cases where the conversion factor is 10 (e.g., kilograms to grams or liters to milliliters).