Online calculator to convert milligrams to decagrams (mg to dag) 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 milligrams and decagrams.
What is a milligram (mg)?
A milligram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for milligram is mg. There are 10,000 milligrams in a decagram.
What is a decagram (dag)?
A decagram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for decagram is dag. Commonly a decagram is referred to as a dekagram and then the symbol used is dkg instead of dag. There are 0.0001 decagrams in a milligram.
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 mg to dag is:
dag = mg ÷ 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from milligrams to decagrams (mg to dag).
Milligram to Decagram Conversion Example
Task: Convert 2,450 milligrams to decagrams (show work) Formula: mg ÷ 10,000 = dag Calculations: 2,450 mg ÷ 10,000 = 0.245 dag Result: 2,450 mg is equal to 0.245 dag
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from mg to dag.
Milligrams to Decagrams Conversion Chart
| milligrams (mg) | decagrams (dag) |
|---|---|
| 1 mg | 0.0001 dag |
| 2 mg | 0.0002 dag |
| 3 mg | 0.0003 dag |
| 4 mg | 0.0004 dag |
| 5 mg | 0.0005 dag |
| 6 mg | 0.0006 dag |
| 7 mg | 0.0007 dag |
| 8 mg | 0.0008 dag |
| 9 mg | 0.0009 dag |
| 10 mg | 0.001 dag |
| 20 mg | 0.002 dag |
| 30 mg | 0.003 dag |
| 40 mg | 0.004 dag |
| 50 mg | 0.005 dag |
| 75 mg | 0.0075 dag |
| 100 mg | 0.01 dag |
| 250 mg | 0.025 dag |
| 500 mg | 0.05 dag |
| 750 mg | 0.075 dag |
| 1,000 mg | 0.1 dag |
| 2,500 mg | 0.25 dag |
| 5,000 mg | 0.5 dag |
| 7,500 mg | 0.75 dag |
| 10,000 mg | 1 dag |
| 25,000 mg | 2.5 dag |
| 50,000 mg | 5 dag |
| 75,000 mg | 7.5 dag |
| 100,000 mg | 10 dag |
| 250,000 mg | 25 dag |
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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