Milligram
Definition: A milligram (symbol: mg) is a unit of mass in the metric system. One milligram is equal to one thousandth of a gram.
History/origin: The milligram was derived from the gram when the metric system was established in France in the late 18th century. It was introduced to measure very small quantities accurately.
Current use: Widely used in medicine, pharmacology, and scientific research for precise measurements of small masses.
Ounce
Definition: An ounce (symbol: oz) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems. One ounce is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.3495 grams.
History/origin: The ounce originated from the Roman uncia, which was 1/12 of a Roman pound. Over time, different regions had various definitions of the ounce, but the avoirdupois ounce became widely used in the 14th century. The modern definition was established in 1959.
Current use: Primarily used in the United States for measuring packaged foods, cooking ingredients, and postal items.
Mg to Oz Conversion Table
| mg | oz |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mg | 0.0000 oz |
| 0.10 mg | 0.0000 oz |
| 1.00 mg | 0.0000 oz |
| 2.00 mg | 0.0001 oz |
| 3.00 mg | 0.0001 oz |
| 5.00 mg | 0.0002 oz |
| 10.00 mg | 0.0004 oz |
| 20.00 mg | 0.0007 oz |
| 50.00 mg | 0.0018 oz |
| 100.00 mg | 0.0035 oz |
| 1,000.00 mg | 0.0353 oz |
Common Mg to Oz Conversions
| mg | oz |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mg | 3.53M oz |
| 0.25 mg | 8.82M oz |
| 0.5 mg | 17.64M oz |
| 1 mg | 35.27M oz |
| 2 mg | 70.55M oz |
| 3 mg | 105.82M oz |
| 4 mg | 141.10M oz |
| 5 mg | 176.37M oz |
| 10 mg | 352.74M oz |
| 20 mg | 705.48M oz |
| 50 mg | 1.76B oz |
| 100 mg | 3.53B oz |