What is a milligram?
A milligram is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a gram. It is commonly used to measure very small amounts of substances, such as medications or chemicals. For reference, a single grain of sand typically weighs around 50 milligrams.
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).