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Milligram

The milligram (mg) is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a gram (0.001 g) or one-millionth of a kilogram (0.000001 kg). Since the gram and kilogram are defined using the Planck constant (h) in the International System of Units (SI), the milligram is indirectly tied to this same constant, ensuring precision and consistency.

Origin:

The milligram originated as a derived unit of mass within the metric system, introduced during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. As part of the decimal-based metric system, it was designed to provide a smaller and more convenient unit for measuring very light objects, especially in scientific and medical contexts. It is defined in relation to the gram, which was originally based on the mass of one cubic centimeter of pure water at 4°C.

Pound

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass or weight in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms in the International System of Units (SI), ensuring consistency across different systems. It is commonly used to measure body weight, food quantities, and in industries like shipping.

Origin:

The pound has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was known as the libra, a unit of weight equivalent to around 327 grams. The term pound comes from the Latin word "libra", which was used to refer to both the Roman pound and the unit of weight for trade. Over time, the pound evolved through various forms, including the Avoirdupois pound used in medieval England, which was based on a system of 16 ounces. The Avoirdupois pound became the standard for most goods in the U.S. and Britain by the 14th century and was later standardized internationally, with its value fixed to the kilogram in the 20th century.

Convert Milligram to other weight-converter units

1 Milligram = 0.000001 Kilogram

1 Milligram = 0.001 Gram

1 Milligram = 1 Milligram

1 Milligram = 9.999999999e-10 Metric Ton

1 Milligram = 9.842073304e-7 Long Ton

1 Milligram = 1.10231221e-9 Short Ton

1 Milligram = 0.0000022046 Pound

1 Milligram = 0.000035274 Ounce

1 Milligram = 0.005 Carat

1 Milligram = 1.763698097e-7 Stone (US)

1 Milligram = 1.574730444e-7 Stone (UK)

1 Milligram = 15432358.353 Grain

1 Milligram = 0.0154323584 Slug

1 Milligram = 1e-8 Quintal

1 Milligram = 8.818490487e-8 Quarter (US)

1 Milligram = 7.87365222e-8 Quarter (UK)

1 Milligram = 2.204622621e-8 Hundredweight (US)

1 Milligram = 1.968413055e-8 Hundredweight (UK)

1 Milligram = 0.0000342857 Ton (assay) (US)

1 Milligram = 0.0000306122 Ton (assay) (UK)

1 Milligram = 1e-9 Tonne

1 Milligram = 1e-12 Kiloton

1 Milligram = 602217364335000000000 Dalton

1 Milligram = 1.019716212e-7 Kilogram-force square second per meter

1 Milligram = 2.204622621e-9 Kilopound