Convert kilogram to microgram
Enter the value to convert from kilogram to microgram.
How to Convert Kilogram to Microgram
Converting kilogram to microgram is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
μg = kg × 1000000000Reverse conversion: Convert microgram to kilogram
Comparison: Kilogram vs Microgram
When to Use Each Unit
Kilogram: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Microgram: Essential for potent drug dosing, trace element analysis, environmental contamination measurement, and scientific research.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 kg = 1000 g
- 1 kg ≈ 2.205 lb
- 1 kg ≈ 35.27 oz
- 1 kg ≈ 0.157 stone
About Kilogram
Definition: The kilogram (symbol: kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant to exactly 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J⋅s.
History: Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water. Redefined in 2019 using fundamental physical constants.
Current Use: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Examples: Human weight: 50-100 kg, bag of flour: 1-5 kg, car weight: 1000-2000 kg, laptop: 1-3 kg
About Microgram
Definition: The microgram (symbol: μg) is one millionth of a gram, used for measuring extremely small masses in medicine and science.
History: Became necessary with development of potent medications and trace element analysis requiring extreme precision.
Current Use: Essential for potent drug dosing, trace element analysis, environmental contamination measurement, and scientific research.
Examples: Vitamin B12: 2.4 μg daily, folic acid: 400 μg, air pollution: μg/m³, hormone levels: ng-μg range