Online calculator to convert milligrams to decigrams (mg 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 milligrams and decigrams.
What is a milligram (mg)?
A milligram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for milligram is mg. There are 100 milligrams 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 0.01 decigrams 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 dg is:
dg = mg ÷ 100
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from milligrams to decigrams (mg to dg).
Milligram to Decigram Conversion Example
Task: Convert 250 milligrams to decigrams (show work) Formula: mg ÷ 100 = dg Calculations: 250 mg ÷ 100 = 2.5 dg Result: 250 mg is equal to 2.5 dg
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from mg to dg.
Milligrams to Decigrams Conversion Chart
| milligrams (mg) | decigrams (dg) |
|---|---|
| 1 mg | 0.01 dg |
| 2 mg | 0.02 dg |
| 3 mg | 0.03 dg |
| 4 mg | 0.04 dg |
| 5 mg | 0.05 dg |
| 6 mg | 0.06 dg |
| 7 mg | 0.07 dg |
| 8 mg | 0.08 dg |
| 9 mg | 0.09 dg |
| 10 mg | 0.1 dg |
| 20 mg | 0.2 dg |
| 30 mg | 0.3 dg |
| 40 mg | 0.4 dg |
| 50 mg | 0.5 dg |
| 75 mg | 0.75 dg |
| 100 mg | 1 dg |
| 250 mg | 2.5 dg |
| 500 mg | 5 dg |
| 750 mg | 7.5 dg |
| 1,000 mg | 10 dg |
| 2,500 mg | 25 dg |
| 5,000 mg | 50 dg |
| 7,500 mg | 75 dg |
| 10,000 mg | 100 dg |
| 25,000 mg | 250 dg |
| 50,000 mg | 500 dg |
| 75,000 mg | 750 dg |
| 100,000 mg | 1,000 dg |
| 250,000 mg | 2,500 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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