Grams to Micrograms

Convert grams (g) to micrograms (mcg). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 g = 1,000,000 mcg

1 gram equals1,000,000 mcg
1 microgram equals0.000001 g
Formulamcg = g × 1,000,000

How to convert grams to micrograms

To convert grams to micrograms, multiply the number of grams by 1,000,000.

mcg = g × 1,000,000

Example

Convert 5 grams to micrograms:

5 g × 1,000,000 = 5,000,000 mcg

Gram to microgram conversion chart

Grams to micrograms
Grams (g)Micrograms (mcg)
1 g1,000,000 mcg
2 g2,000,000 mcg
3 g3,000,000 mcg
4 g4,000,000 mcg
5 g5,000,000 mcg
6 g6,000,000 mcg
7 g7,000,000 mcg
8 g8,000,000 mcg
9 g9,000,000 mcg
10 g10,000,000 mcg
12 g12,000,000 mcg
15 g15,000,000 mcg
20 g20,000,000 mcg
25 g25,000,000 mcg
30 g30,000,000 mcg
40 g40,000,000 mcg
50 g50,000,000 mcg
60 g60,000,000 mcg
70 g70,000,000 mcg
75 g75,000,000 mcg
80 g80,000,000 mcg
90 g90,000,000 mcg
100 g100,000,000 mcg
150 g150,000,000 mcg
200 g200,000,000 mcg
250 g250,000,000 mcg
500 g500,000,000 mcg
1,000 g1,000,000,000 mcg

Going the other way? See the micrograms to grams chart.

About the units

Gram (g)

A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram. Food packaging and recipes outside the US weigh ingredients in grams.

Microgram (mcg)

A microgram (mcg or µg) is one millionth of a gram. Vitamin doses such as B12 and vitamin D are measured in micrograms.

Frequently asked questions

How many micrograms are in a gram?

There are 1,000,000 micrograms in a gram.

How many grams are in a microgram?

There are 0.000001 grams in a microgram.

How do you convert grams to micrograms?

To convert grams to micrograms, multiply the number of grams by 1,000,000.

What is 5 grams in micrograms?

5 grams equals 5,000,000 micrograms.

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