Online calculator to convert micrograms to decigrams (mcg to dg) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between micrograms and decigrams.
What is a microgram (mcg)?
A microgram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for microgram is mcg or μg. There are 100,000 micrograms in a decigram.
What is a decigram (dg)?
A decigram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for decigram is dg. There are 0.00001 decigrams in a microgram.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from mcg to dg is:
dg = mcg ÷ 100,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from micrograms to decigrams (mcg to dg).
Microgram to Decigram Conversion Example
Task: Convert 4,500 micrograms to decigrams (show work) Formula: mcg ÷ 100,000 = dg Calculations: 4,500 mcg ÷ 100,000 = 0.045 dg Result: 4,500 mcg is equal to 0.045 dg
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from mcg to dg.
Micrograms to Decigrams Conversion Chart
| micrograms (mcg) | decigrams (dg) |
|---|---|
| 1 mcg | 0.00001 dg |
| 2 mcg | 0.00002 dg |
| 3 mcg | 0.00003 dg |
| 4 mcg | 0.00004 dg |
| 5 mcg | 0.00005 dg |
| 6 mcg | 0.00006 dg |
| 7 mcg | 0.00007 dg |
| 8 mcg | 0.00008 dg |
| 9 mcg | 0.00009 dg |
| 10 mcg | 0.0001 dg |
| 20 mcg | 0.0002 dg |
| 30 mcg | 0.0003 dg |
| 40 mcg | 0.0004 dg |
| 50 mcg | 0.0005 dg |
| 75 mcg | 0.00075 dg |
| 100 mcg | 0.001 dg |
| 250 mcg | 0.0025 dg |
| 500 mcg | 0.005 dg |
| 750 mcg | 0.0075 dg |
| 1,000 mcg | 0.01 dg |
| 2,500 mcg | 0.025 dg |
| 5,000 mcg | 0.05 dg |
| 7,500 mcg | 0.075 dg |
| 10,000 mcg | 0.1 dg |
| 25,000 mcg | 0.25 dg |
| 50,000 mcg | 0.5 dg |
| 75,000 mcg | 0.75 dg |
| 100,000 mcg | 1 dg |
| 250,000 mcg | 2.5 dg |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Weight or Mass units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| ounces | oz | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| pounds | lbs or lb | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| stones | st | Imperial System |
| short tons (US tons) | T | US Customary Units |
| long tons (Imperial tons) | long tn | Imperial System |
| nanograms | ng | Metric System |
| micrograms | mcg or μg | Metric System |
| milligrams | mg | Metric System |
| centigrams | cg | Metric System |
| decigrams | dg | Metric System |
| grams | g | Metric System |
| decagrams | dag or dkg | Metric System |
| hectograms | hg | Metric System |
| kilograms | kg | Metric System |
| metric tons (tonnes) | t | Metric System |
| gigagrams | Gg | Metric System |
| teragrams | Tg | Metric System |
Note: For Weight and Mass conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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