5 grams to milligrams
5 g = 5,000 mg. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 grams equals
milligrams
1 g = 1,000 mg
The formula
Grams and milligrams both measure weight & mass from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
mg = g × 1,000
Going the other way? Convert milligrams to grams.
Grams to milligrams table
Values either side of 5 g.
| Grams (g) | Milligrams (mg) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 1.5 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 2.5 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 3.5 | 3,500 |
| 4 | 4,000 |
| 4.5 | 4,500 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 5.5 | 5,500 |
| 6 | 6,000 |
| 6.5 | 6,500 |
| 7 | 7,000 |
| 7.5 | 7,500 |
| 8 | 8,000 |
| 8.5 | 8,500 |
| 9 | 9,000 |
| 9.5 | 9,500 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
Questions people ask
- How many milligrams are in a gram?
- One gram equals 1,000 milligrams.
- How do I convert grams to milligrams by hand?
- Multiply the number of grams by 1,000. For a rough check, 1,000 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 5 grams in milligrams?
- 5 grams is 5,000 milligrams.
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