Understanding the Difference: Is 500mg Equivalent to 5ml?

Discover why 500mg is not the same as 5ml. Learn about mass vs. volume and the importance of density in conversion.

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500mg and 5ml are not equivalent as they measure different things. Milligrams (mg) measure mass while milliliters (ml) measure volume. The equivalence depends on the substance's density. For water, 5ml is approximately 5000mg, due to its density of 1g/ml. For other substances, conversion requires specific density information. Always check the substance's density to accurately convert between mass and volume.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the difference between milligrams and milliliters? Milligrams (mg) measure mass, while milliliters (ml) measure volume, meaning they quantify different physical properties.
  2. How do you convert milligrams to milliliters? To convert milligrams to milliliters, you need to know the density of the substance. Use the formula: Volume (ml) = Mass (mg) / Density (g/ml).
  3. Why is the conversion not the same for all substances? The conversion between milligrams and milliliters varies because each substance has a different density, affecting how mass relates to volume.
  4. What is the density of water? The density of water is approximately 1g/ml, which means that 1 milliliter of water has a mass of about 1000 milligrams.

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