Convert ounce to milligram
ounce
Definition: An ounce (symbol: oz) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The avoirdupois ounce (the common ounce) is defined as exactly 28.349523125 grams and is equivalent to one sixteenth of an avoirdupois pound.
History/origin: The origin of the term ounce stems from the Roman uncia, which means a "twelfth part," and the use of a standardized copper bar which defined both the Roman pound and foot. The copper bar was divided into twelve equal parts, called unciae. This relationship between the Roman pound and foot eventually contributed to the uncia being the basis of the modern inch as well as the common ounce. The ounce has been used as a standard of mass throughout history for different applications and with different definitions. Examples include the Dutch metric ounce (100g), French ounce (30.59g), and the Spanish ounce (28.75g), among others. The current definition of the ounce, the international avoirdupois ounce was adopted in 1959.
Current use: The ounce is still a standard unit of mass in the US customary system of measurement. It is mostly used in the United States for measuring packaged food products, food portions, and postal items, among other things. The ounce is still used in some other countries around the world that have roots in British history and culture. Due to metrication, the United Kingdom (UK) no longer officially uses the ounce. It is however, still used in some settings in the UK, such as restaurants.
milligram
Definition: A milligram is a unit of weight and mass that is based on the SI (International System of Units) base unit of mass, the kilogram. It is equal to 1/1,000 grams, or 1/1,000,000 kilograms.
History/origin: The milligram is based on the SI unit of weight and mass, the kilogram. As an SI unit, it uses the "milli" SI prefix to denote that it is a submultiple of the base unit. Although the "milli" prefix denotes a submultiple with respect to the gram, the kilogram, not the gram, is technically the SI base unit of mass.
Current use: As a submultiple of an SI base unit, the milligram is widely used in many applications, from everyday use to measure the weight or mass of foods, substances, etc., to widespread use in scientific labs, among other areas.
ounce to milligram Conversion Table
| ounce [oz] | milligram [mg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ounce | 283.50 milligram |
| 0.10 ounce | 2835 milligram |
| 1 ounce | 28350 milligram |
| 2 ounce | 56699 milligram |
| 3 ounce | 85049 milligram |
| 5 ounce | 141748 milligram |
| 10 ounce | 283495 milligram |
| 20 ounce | 566990 milligram |
| 50 ounce | 1417476 milligram |
| 100 ounce | 2834952 milligram |
| 1000 ounce | 28349523 milligram |
How to Convert ounce to milligram
1 ounce = 28350 milligram
1 milligram = 0.000035 ounce
Example
Convert 15 ounce to milligram:
15 ounce = 15 × 28350 milligram = 425243 milligram
