Online calculator to convert micrograms to nanograms (mcg to ng) 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 nanograms.
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 0.001 micrograms in a nanogram.
What is a nanogram (ng)?
A nanogram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for nanogram is ng. There are 1,000 nanograms 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 ng is:
ng = mcg x 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from micrograms to nanograms (mcg to ng).
Microgram to Nanogram Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5 micrograms to nanograms (show work) Formula: mcg x 1,000 = ng Calculations: 5 mcg x 1,000 = 5,000 ng Result: 5 mcg is equal to 5,000 ng
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from mcg to ng.
Micrograms to Nanograms Conversion Chart
| micrograms (mcg) | nanograms (ng) |
|---|---|
| 1 mcg | 1,000 ng |
| 2 mcg | 2,000 ng |
| 3 mcg | 3,000 ng |
| 4 mcg | 4,000 ng |
| 5 mcg | 5,000 ng |
| 6 mcg | 6,000 ng |
| 7 mcg | 7,000 ng |
| 8 mcg | 8,000 ng |
| 9 mcg | 9,000 ng |
| 10 mcg | 10,000 ng |
| 20 mcg | 20,000 ng |
| 30 mcg | 30,000 ng |
| 40 mcg | 40,000 ng |
| 50 mcg | 50,000 ng |
| 75 mcg | 75,000 ng |
| 100 mcg | 100,000 ng |
| 250 mcg | 250,000 ng |
| 500 mcg | 500,000 ng |
| 750 mcg | 750,000 ng |
| 1,000 mcg | 1,000,000 ng |
| 2,500 mcg | 2,500,000 ng |
| 5,000 mcg | 5,000,000 ng |
| 7,500 mcg | 7,500,000 ng |
| 10,000 mcg | 10,000,000 ng |
| 25,000 mcg | 25,000,000 ng |
| 50,000 mcg | 50,000,000 ng |
| 75,000 mcg | 75,000,000 ng |
| 100,000 mcg | 100,000,000 ng |
| 250,000 mcg | 250,000,000 ng |
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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