Convert picogram to milligram
Please provide values below to convert picogram [pg] to milligram [mg], or Convert milligram to picogram.
How to Convert Picogram to Milligram
1 pg = 1e-09 mg
Example: convert 15 pg to mg:
15 pg = 15 × 1e-09 mg = 1.5e-08 mg
Picogram to Milligram Conversion Table
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Picogram
A picogram (pg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a gram.
History/Origin
The picogram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure extremely small masses, especially in scientific and laboratory contexts, as a subdivision of the gram in the SI unit system.
Current Use
Picograms are used in scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics to measure very small quantities of substances, including DNA, proteins, and other microscopic materials.
Milligram
A milligram (mg) is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.
History/Origin
The milligram has been used in scientific and medical contexts for precise measurement of small quantities, especially in pharmacology and chemistry, with its origins linked to the metric system established in the 18th century.
Current Use
Today, the milligram is widely used in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and scientific research to measure small amounts of substances accurately.