Nanogray is 1e-9 gray units.
Nanograys to Centigrays Converter — nGy to cGy
Convert Nanogray (nGy) to Centigray (cGy) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanogray = 1e-7 centigray). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanograys to Centigrays converter
Converter
Radiation Converter
Convert radioactivity, absorbed dose, and equivalent dose units by compatible radiation family.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Centigray is 0.01 gray units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 0.01.
Absorbed Dose units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Nanograys to Centigrays
Nanogray and Centigray both belong to the radiation-measurement family, though radiation quantities fall into genuinely distinct categories: absorbed dose (gray, rad) measures energy deposited in matter, equivalent dose (sievert, rem) weights that for biological harm, and activity (becquerel, curie) measures how often a radioactive source decays — this page only converts between units of the same kind. Specifically: Nanogray is 1e-9 gray units, and centigray is 0.01 gray units.
Formula
centigrays = nanograys × 1e-7
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanogray equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 centigray equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanogray-to-centigray factor of 1e-7.
Simple example
1 nGy × 1e-7 = 1e-7 cGy
1 nanogray = 1e-7 centigrays.
Real-world example
10 nGy × 1e-7 = 0.000001 cGy
10 nanograys = 0.000001 centigrays.
Conversion table
| Nanogray (nGy) | Centigray (cGy) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 nGy | 1e-10 cGy |
| 0.01 nGy | 1e-9 cGy |
| 0.1 nGy | 1e-8 cGy |
| 1 nGy | 1e-7 cGy |
| 10 nGy | 0.000001 cGy |
| 100 nGy | 0.00001 cGy |
Reverse conversion: Centigray to Nanogray
1e-7 cGy × 10000000 = 1 nGy
1e-7 centigrays = 1 nanogray.
nanograys = centigrays × 10000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centigray to Nanogray.
Understanding the Nanogray (nGy)
Nanogray is 1e-9 gray units.
Understanding the Centigray (cGy)
Centigray is 0.01 gray units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many centigrays are in 1 nanogray?
1 nanogray equals 1e-7 centigrays, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanogray to centigray?
Multiply the nanogray value by 1e-7. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centigray back to nanogray?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centigray equals 10,000,000 nanograys. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanogray?
Nanogray (nGy) is a unit of radiation.
What is a centigray?
Centigray (cGy) is a unit of radiation.
Is the nanogray to centigray conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanogray and centigray are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-7 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between absorbed dose, equivalent dose, and activity?
Absorbed dose (gray, rad) measures the energy radiation deposits in matter. Equivalent dose (sievert, rem) adjusts that figure for how harmful different types of radiation are to biological tissue. Activity (becquerel, curie) measures how often a radioactive source decays, independent of how much dose a person actually receives from it.