Online calculator to convert hectograms to micrograms (hg to mcg) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between hectograms and micrograms.
What is a hectogram (hg)?
A hectogram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for hectogram is hg. There are 0.00000001 hectograms in a microgram.
What is a microgram (mcg)?
A microgram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for microgram is mcg or μg. There are 100,000,000 micrograms in a hectogram.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from hg to mcg is:
mcg = hg x 100,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from hectograms to micrograms (hg to mcg).
Hectogram to Microgram Conversion Example
Task: Convert 2.5 hectograms to micrograms (show work) Formula: hg x 100,000,000 = mcg Calculations: 2.5 hg x 100,000,000 = 250,000,000 mcg Result: 2.5 hg is equal to 250,000,000 mcg
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from hg to mcg.
Hectograms to Micrograms Conversion Chart
| hectograms (hg) | micrograms (mcg) |
|---|---|
| 1 hg | 100,000,000 mcg |
| 2 hg | 200,000,000 mcg |
| 3 hg | 300,000,000 mcg |
| 4 hg | 400,000,000 mcg |
| 5 hg | 500,000,000 mcg |
| 6 hg | 600,000,000 mcg |
| 7 hg | 700,000,000 mcg |
| 8 hg | 800,000,000 mcg |
| 9 hg | 900,000,000 mcg |
| 10 hg | 1,000,000,000 mcg |
| 20 hg | 2,000,000,000 mcg |
| 30 hg | 3,000,000,000 mcg |
| 40 hg | 4,000,000,000 mcg |
| 50 hg | 5,000,000,000 mcg |
| 75 hg | 7,500,000,000 mcg |
| 100 hg | 10,000,000,000 mcg |
| 250 hg | 25,000,000,000 mcg |
| 500 hg | 50,000,000,000 mcg |
| 750 hg | 75,000,000,000 mcg |
| 1,000 hg | 100,000,000,000 mcg |
| 2,500 hg | 250,000,000,000 mcg |
| 5,000 hg | 500,000,000,000 mcg |
| 7,500 hg | 750,000,000,000 mcg |
| 10,000 hg | 1,000,000,000,000 mcg |
| 25,000 hg | 2,500,000,000,000 mcg |
| 50,000 hg | 5,000,000,000,000 mcg |
| 75,000 hg | 7,500,000,000,000 mcg |
| 100,000 hg | 10,000,000,000,000 mcg |
| 250,000 hg | 25,000,000,000,000 mcg |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Weight or Mass units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| ounces | oz | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| pounds | lbs or lb | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| stones | st | Imperial System |
| short tons (US tons) | T | US Customary Units |
| long tons (Imperial tons) | long tn | Imperial System |
| nanograms | ng | Metric System |
| micrograms | mcg or μg | Metric System |
| milligrams | mg | Metric System |
| centigrams | cg | Metric System |
| decigrams | dg | Metric System |
| grams | g | Metric System |
| decagrams | dag or dkg | Metric System |
| hectograms | hg | Metric System |
| kilograms | kg | Metric System |
| metric tons (tonnes) | t | Metric System |
| gigagrams | Gg | Metric System |
| teragrams | Tg | Metric System |
Note: For Weight and Mass conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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