Convert Femtogram to Nanogram
Convert femtograms to nanograms instantly. 1 femtogram = 1e-6 nanogram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Nanogram to Femtogram converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Femtogram
A femtogram (fg) equals 10^-18 kilogram.
From the SI prefix 'femto-' (from Danish/Norwegian 'femten', fifteen).
Nanotechnology and high-sensitivity mass spectrometry.
The femto- prefix was adopted by the CGPM in 1975.
Nanogram
A nanogram (ng) equals 10^-12 kilogram.
From the SI prefix 'nano-' (from Greek 'nanos', dwarf).
Molecular biology, forensics, and toxicology.
The nano- prefix entered the SI in 1960.
Femtogram to Nanogram conversion formula
The relationship between femtograms and nanograms:
To convert femtograms to nanograms, multiply the value in femtograms by 1e-6. To reverse, multiply nanograms by 999999.9999999999.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in nanograms updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Nanogram to Femtogram converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert femtograms to nanograms
- Write down the value in femtograms (fg).
- Multiply that value by the factor 1e-6.
- The product is the equivalent value in nanograms (ng).
- To reverse, multiply the nanogram value by 999999.9999999999.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 fg to ng:
1 × 1e-6 = 1e-6 ng
Example 2 — Convert 100 fg to ng:
100 × 1e-6 = 0.0001 ng
Real-world example — Wavelengths across the spectrum
Optical and atomic-scale phenomena are routinely cross-converted between sub-micron units. A photon of wavelength 800 femtograms can be re-expressed in nanograms for direct comparison with another instrument's calibration data sheet.
800 fg × 1e-6 = 0.0008 ng
Real-world example — Molecular dimensions
The diameter of small molecular structures (around 2 femtograms) is often converted into related sub-micron units when comparing measurements across different microscopy techniques or imaging modalities.
2 fg × 1e-6 = 2e-6 ng
Femtogram to Nanogram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting femtograms to nanograms:
| Femtogram [fg] | Nanogram [ng] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1e-8 |
| 0.1 | 1e-7 |
| 1 | 1e-6 |
| 2 | 2e-6 |
| 3 | 3e-6 |
| 4 | 4e-6 |
| 5 | 5e-6 |
| 10 | 1e-5 |
| 20 | 2e-5 |
| 30 | 3e-5 |
| 40 | 4e-5 |
| 50 | 5e-5 |
| 100 | 0.0001 |
| 500 | 0.0005 |
| 1000 | 0.001 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 fg = 1e-6 ng) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
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- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.