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What is a Microgram?

Definition

A microgram is a unit of mass equal to one-millionth of a gram (0.000001 g) or one-billionth of a kilogram.

Popular Microgram Conversions

Most common conversions from Micrograms

1 μg = 0.000000001 kg Microgram to Kilograms 1 μg = 0.000001 g Microgram to Grams 1 μg = 0.001 mg Microgram to Milligrams 1 μg = 0.000000000001 t Microgram to Metric Tons 1 μg = 0.0000000022046 lb Microgram to Pounds 1 μg = 0.000000035274 oz Microgram to Ounces

History

The microgram became important with advances in pharmaceutical science and laboratory analysis requiring extremely precise measurements.

Common Uses

Trace element measurements
Hormone and vitamin dosages
Toxicology and drug testing
Environmental pollution monitoring

Fun Facts

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Vitamin D is often measured in micrograms (10-20 μg daily)

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A human cell weighs about 1 nanogram (1,000 micrograms)

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Some medications are dosed in micrograms due to their potency

All Microgram Conversions

Micrograms to Kilograms μg → kg Micrograms to Grams μg → g Micrograms to Milligrams μg → mg Micrograms to Metric Tons μg → t Micrograms to Pounds μg → lb Micrograms to Ounces μg → oz Micrograms to Stones μg → st Micrograms to US Tons μg → ton Micrograms to Imperial Tons μg → long ton