4 ms·ng? as in nanograms? 1000 nanogram = 1 microgram (mcg), 40 IU = 1 mcg. I take 5000 IU a day, or 125 mcg.by DiabloD3 10y agong? as in nanograms? 1000 nanogram = 1 microgram (mcg), 40 IU = 1 mcg. I take 5000 IU a day, or 125 mcg.