What is a gram?
A gram is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It is commonly used to measure small amounts of mass, such as the weight of food ingredients, jewelry, or medication. The gram is represented by the symbol "g" and is a fundamental unit in the International System of Units (SI).
What is a microgram?
A microgram is a unit of mass in the metric system that is equal to one millionth of a gram. It is commonly used to measure very small amounts of substances, such as medications, vitamins, or pollutants. The symbol for microgram is μg. To put it into perspective, a single grain of table salt typically weighs around 58,500 micrograms.