To convert milligrams (mg) to grams (g), you need to understand the relationship between these two units of measurement. Specifically, 1 gram is equal to 1,000 milligrams.
Here’s the step-by-step method to convert 2,031 milligrams to grams:
1. Understand the Conversion Factor: The key conversion factor between milligrams and grams is:
[tex]\[
1 \text{ gram} = 1,000 \text{ milligrams}
\][/tex]
2. Set Up the Conversion: To convert milligrams to grams, you will divide the number of milligrams by 1,000 because there are 1,000 milligrams in a gram.
3. Perform the Calculation:
[tex]\[
\frac{2,031 \text{ milligrams}}{1,000} = 2.031 \text{ grams}
\][/tex]
4. Result:
[tex]\[
2,031 \text{ milligrams} = 2.031 \text{ grams}
\][/tex]
So, 2,031 milligrams is equal to 2.031 grams.