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How to Convert Milligrams to Ounces

Milligrams (mg), and ounces (oz), measure the mass of an object. The milligram is a unit in the metric system, equaling 0.001 grams. The ounce, sometimes referred to as the avoirdupois ounce, equals 0.0625 pounds. To convert to ounces from milligrams, you need to know that each ounce equals 28,349.4925 mg. You can use either multiplication or division to convert between ounces and milligrams.

Instructions

    • 1

      Multiply the number of milligrams by 0.000035274 to convert to ounces. For example, if you have 94,000 mg, multiply 94,000 by 0.000035274 to get 3.32 oz.

    • 2

      Divide the number of milligrams by 28,349.4925 to convert to ounces. In this example, divide 94,000 by 28,349.4925 to verify your answer of 3.32 oz.

    • 3

      Check your answer with an online milligram-to-ounce converter.

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