Picogray is 1e-12 gray units.
Picograys to Centigrays Converter — pGy to cGy
Convert Picogray (pGy) to Centigray (cGy) using the exact conversion factor (1 picogray = 1e-10 centigray). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picograys 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-12 / 0.01.
Absorbed Dose units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Picograys to Centigrays
Picogray 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: Picogray is 1e-12 gray units, and centigray is 0.01 gray units.
Formula
centigrays = picograys × 1e-10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picogray equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 centigray equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picogray-to-centigray factor of 1e-10.
Simple example
1 pGy × 1e-10 = 1e-10 cGy
1 picogray = 1e-10 centigrays.
Real-world example
10 pGy × 1e-10 = 1e-9 cGy
10 picograys = 1e-9 centigrays.
Conversion table
| Picogray (pGy) | Centigray (cGy) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 pGy | 1e-13 cGy |
| 0.01 pGy | 1e-12 cGy |
| 0.1 pGy | 1e-11 cGy |
| 1 pGy | 1e-10 cGy |
| 10 pGy | 1e-9 cGy |
| 100 pGy | 1e-8 cGy |
Reverse conversion: Centigray to Picogray
1e-10 cGy × 10000000000 = 1 pGy
1e-10 centigrays = 1 picogray.
picograys = centigrays × 10000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centigray to Picogray.
Understanding the Picogray (pGy)
Picogray is 1e-12 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 picogray?
1 picogray equals 1e-10 centigrays, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picogray to centigray?
Multiply the picogray value by 1e-10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centigray back to picogray?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centigray equals 10,000,000,000 picograys. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a picogray?
Picogray (pGy) is a unit of radiation.
What is a centigray?
Centigray (cGy) is a unit of radiation.
Is the picogray to centigray conversion exact?
Yes. Both picogray and centigray are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-10 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.