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A microgram is a metric unit of mass that is equal to one thousandth of a milligram (mg). In other words, a microgram is one thousand times smaller than a milligram. Micrograms are a million times smaller than grams (g); one gram is equal to one million micrograms. A microgram is one of the smallest units of mass that is used. Many medications are prescribed using micrograms as their unit of measurement.
The term âmgâ stands for the measurement of âmilligramsâ while âmcgâ stands for âmicrograms.â Both units are used to measure an objectâs mass and to indicate an objectâs weight. With reference to other units of measurement, an mcg is equal to .001 mg. It implies that the microgram is smaller compared to a milligram. Compared to a gram, a microgram is a millionth smaller. The microgram is one of the smallest units and is frequently used in microbiology tests specifically in measurements for antibiotics like penicillin, oxacillin and others.