Yoctogray is 1e-24 gray units.
Yoctograys to Centigrays Converter — yGy to cGy
Convert Yoctogray (yGy) to Centigray (cGy) using the exact conversion factor (1 yoctogray = 1e-22 centigray). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Yoctograys 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-24 / 0.01.
Absorbed Dose units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Yoctograys to Centigrays
Yoctogray 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: Yoctogray is 1e-24 gray units, and centigray is 0.01 gray units.
Formula
centigrays = yoctograys × 1e-22
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 yoctogray equals 1e-24 base units, and 1 centigray equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct yoctogray-to-centigray factor of 1e-22.
Simple example
1 yGy × 1e-22 = 1e-22 cGy
1 yoctogray = 1e-22 centigrays.
Real-world example
10 yGy × 1e-22 = 1e-21 cGy
10 yoctograys = 1e-21 centigrays.
Conversion table
| Yoctogray (yGy) | Centigray (cGy) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 yGy | 1e-25 cGy |
| 0.01 yGy | 1e-24 cGy |
| 0.1 yGy | 1e-23 cGy |
| 1 yGy | 1e-22 cGy |
| 10 yGy | 1e-21 cGy |
| 100 yGy | 1e-20 cGy |
Reverse conversion: Centigray to Yoctogray
1e-22 cGy × 1e+22 = 1 yGy
1e-22 centigrays = 1 yoctograys.
yoctograys = centigrays × 1e+22
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centigray to Yoctogray.
Understanding the Yoctogray (yGy)
Yoctogray is 1e-24 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 yoctogray?
1 yoctogray equals 1e-22 centigrays, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert yoctogray to centigray?
Multiply the yoctogray value by 1e-22. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centigray back to yoctogray?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centigray equals 1e+22 yoctograys. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a yoctogray?
Yoctogray (yGy) is a unit of radiation.
What is a centigray?
Centigray (cGy) is a unit of radiation.
Is the yoctogray to centigray conversion exact?
Yes. Both yoctogray and centigray are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-22 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.