Mass Conversion Calculator
Convert between mg, g, kg, lb, oz for accurate dosage calculations
Precision Dosing
Mass Conversion
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Common Pharmacy Conversions
Conversion Result
100 Milligram (mg) =
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Conversion Factor
1 mg = 1000.000000 g
Common Equivalents
1 kilogram (kg)2.20462 pounds (lb)
1 pound (lb)453.592 grams (g)
1 ounce (oz)28.3495 grams (g)
1 grain (gr)64.7989 milligrams (mg)
1 gram (g)1000 milligrams (mg)
Precision Settings
Decimal Places:
• Use 4+ decimals for compounding
• Use 2-3 decimals for dosing
• Always round at final step
Mass Conversion Reference
Metric System
• 1 kg = 1000 g
• 1 g = 1000 mg
• 1 mg = 1000 mcg
• Base unit: gram (g)
Imperial System
• 1 lb = 16 oz
• 1 oz = 28.35 g
• 1 lb = 453.59 g
• 1 grain = 64.8 mg
Pharmacy Specific
• 1 scruple = 20 grains
• 1 drachm = 60 grains
• 1 ounce (apoth) = 480 grains
• 1 pound (apoth) = 5760 grains