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If we want to calculate how many Kilograms are 5000 Milligrams we have to multiply 5000 by 1 and divide the product by 1000000. So for 5000 we have: (5000 × 1) ÷ 1000000 = 5000 ÷ 1000000 = 0.005 Kilograms
So finally 5000 mg = 0.005 kg
