Convert Ounce to Microgram

One oz equals 28,349,523.13 µg. This converter allows you to easily convert between Ounce and Microgram in real time.

Formula

oz × 28,349,523.13 = µg

Example: 1 oz = 28,349,523.13 µg

What is Ounce?

The ounce is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-sixteenth of a pound, or exactly 28.349523125 grams. It is widely used in the United States for food packaging, postal rates, and portion sizes. Boxing gloves are rated in ounces (such as 8 oz or 10 oz), and restaurant menus often describe steak sizes in ounces. Note that the fluid ounce is a separate unit of volume and should not be confused with the ounce of mass.

What is Microgram?

The microgram is one-millionth of a gram, or one-thousandth of a milligram. Its symbol µg uses the Greek letter mu, denoting the SI prefix "micro." It is commonly used to express recommended daily intakes of vitamins such as vitamin D and vitamin B12. In clinical medicine, hormone levels and certain blood markers are reported in micrograms. Environmental regulations also use micrograms per liter or per cubic meter to set limits on pollutant concentrations in water and air.