Why is it so easy to convert mcg to mg?
Converting Micrograms (mcg) to Milligrams (mg) is simple. Why is it simple? Because it only requires one basic operation: multiplication. The same is true for many types of unit conversion (there are some expections, such as temperature). To convert Micrograms (mcg) to Milligrams (mg), you just need to know that 1mcg is equal to 0 mg.
What is the best unit to convert to?
We define the "best" unit to convert a number as the unit that is the lowest without going lower than 1. For 800 micrograms, the best unit to convert to is 800 mcg .