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Microgram

The microgram (symbol µg, sometimes mcg) is an SI unit of mass. It is defined as:

1 µg = 10−9 kg = 1/1,000,000 of a gram.

See 1 E-9 kg for comparisons.

nanogram << microgram << milligram



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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