Convert Nanogram to Femtogram
Convert nanograms to femtograms instantly. 1 nanogram = 999999.9999999999 femtogram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Femtogram to Nanogram converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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
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 to Femtogram conversion formula
The relationship between nanograms and femtograms:
To convert nanograms to femtograms, multiply the value in nanograms by 999999.9999999999. To reverse, multiply femtograms by 1e-6.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in femtograms updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Femtogram to Nanogram converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert nanograms to femtograms
- Write down the value in nanograms (ng).
- Multiply that value by the factor 999999.9999999999.
- The product is the equivalent value in femtograms (fg).
- To reverse, multiply the femtogram value by 1e-6.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 ng to fg:
1 × 999999.9999999999 = 999999.9999999999 fg
Example 2 — Convert 100 ng to fg:
100 × 999999.9999999999 = 1e+8 fg
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 nanograms can be re-expressed in femtograms for direct comparison with another instrument's calibration data sheet.
800 ng × 999999.9999999999 = 8e+8 fg
Real-world example — Molecular dimensions
The diameter of small molecular structures (around 2 nanograms) is often converted into related sub-micron units when comparing measurements across different microscopy techniques or imaging modalities.
2 ng × 999999.9999999999 = 1999999.9999999998 fg
Nanogram to Femtogram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting nanograms to femtograms:
| Nanogram [ng] | Femtogram [fg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10000 |
| 0.1 | 100000 |
| 1 | 999999.9999999999 |
| 2 | 1999999.9999999998 |
| 3 | 2999999.9999999995 |
| 4 | 3999999.9999999995 |
| 5 | 4999999.9999999991 |
| 10 | 9999999.9999999981 |
| 20 | 2e+7 |
| 30 | 3e+7 |
| 40 | 4e+7 |
| 50 | 5e+7 |
| 100 | 1e+8 |
| 500 | 5e+8 |
| 1000 | 1e+9 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 ng = 999999.9999999999 fg) 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
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