Convert milligram to gigagram
Please provide values below to convert milligram [mg] to gigagram [Gg], or Convert gigagram to milligram.
How to Convert Milligram to Gigagram
1 mg = 1e-12 Gg
Example: convert 15 mg to Gg:
15 mg = 15 × 1e-12 Gg = 1.5e-11 Gg
Milligram to Gigagram Conversion Table
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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.
Gigagram
A gigagram (Gg) is a unit of mass equal to one billion grams or one million kilograms.
History/Origin
The gigagram is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century as measurements for large quantities expanded.
Current Use
Gigagrams are used in fields such as engineering, environmental science, and industry to quantify large masses, including biomass, emissions, and bulk materials.