Mass Flow Rate
kg/stomg/s
Convert kilograms per second (kg/s) to milligrams per second (mg/s).
Factor1 kg/s = 1000000 mg/s
Converter
kg/s
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
mg/s
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
mg/s = kg/s × 1000000
Multiply any value in kilograms per second by 1000000 to obtain the value in milligrams per second.
Worked example
Convert 1 kg/s to mg/s.
- 01Start with 1 kg/s.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000000 = 1.00000e+6 mg/s.
Result1 kg/s = 1.00000e+6 mg/s
Conversion table
| kg/s | mg/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0000e+6 |
| 2 | 2.0000e+6 |
| 5 | 5.0000e+6 |
| 10 | 1e+7 |
| 20 | 2e+7 |
| 50 | 5e+7 |
| 100 | 1e+8 |
| 200 | 2e+8 |
| 500 | 5e+8 |
| 1000 | 1e+9 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from kg/s to mg/s?
1 kg/s equals 1000000 mg/s. To convert, multiply the value in kilograms per second by 1000000.
How do I convert 1 kg/s to mg/s?
1 kg/s = 1.00000e+6 mg/s. For any value, multiply by 1000000.
How do I convert mg/s back to kg/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1e-6. So 1 mg/s = 1e-6 kg/s.
When would I need to convert kilogram per second to milligram per second?
Mass flow conversions between kg/s and mg/s are common in material balances, process stream summaries, bulk solids handling, custody transfer, and equipment sizing where kg/hr, t/hr, lb/hr, and lb/s may all appear in different datasheets or vendor documents.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).
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