MG to Grams Converter

mg
0.5g

g = 500 ÷ 1000 = 0.5

Convert milligrams (mg) to grams (g) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.

mg to Grams formula

g = mg ÷ 1000

1 milligram = 0.001 grams  ·  1 gram = 1000 milligrams

To convert milligrams to grams, divide the value by 1000. For example, 500 mg:

  1. g = 500 ÷ 1000
  2. g = 0.5

So 500 mg = 0.5 g.

Mental math shortcut

This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just divide by 1,000.

mg to Grams conversion table

MilligramsGrams
1 mg0.001 g
10 mg0.01 g
50 mg0.05 g
100 mg0.1 g
250 mg0.25 g
500 mg0.5 g
1000 mg1 g
2000 mg2 g
5000 mg5 g

Grams back to mg

The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:

GramsMilligrams
0.001 g1 mg
0.01 g10 mg
0.05 g50 mg
0.1 g100 mg
0.25 g250 mg
0.5 g500 mg
1 g1000 mg
2 g2000 mg

About the units

Milligrams (mg)

A milligram is one thousandth of a gram. Medicine doses, vitamins and nutrition labels commonly use milligrams.

Grams (g)

A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram. It is the standard metric unit for food, ingredients and small weights.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in a milligram?

One milligram equals 0.001 grams.

What is 500 mg in Grams?

500 mg = 0.5 g.

How do I convert Grams back to mg?

Multiply the grams by 1000.

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