Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Centigrams to Decigrams Converter — cg to dg
Convert Centigram (cg) to Decigram (dg) using the exact conversion factor (1 centigram = 0.1 decigram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centigrams to Decigrams converter
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Decigram is 0.1 gram units.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 0.0001.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Centigrams to Decigrams
Weight conversions between Centigram and Decigram come up constantly in everyday commerce, shipping, and cooking, since US packaging is usually labeled in pounds while most of the rest of the world uses kilograms. Specifically: Centigram is 0.01 gram units, and decigram is 0.1 gram units.
Formula
decigrams = centigrams × 0.1
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centigram equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 decigram equals 0.0001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centigram-to-decigram factor of 0.1.
Simple example
1 cg × 0.1 = 0.1 dg
1 centigram = 0.1 decigrams.
Real-world example
50 cg × 0.1 = 5 dg
50 centigrams = 5 decigrams.
Conversion table
| Centigram (cg) | Decigram (dg) |
|---|---|
| 1 cg | 0.1 dg |
| 5 cg | 0.5 dg |
| 10 cg | 1 dg |
| 25 cg | 2.5 dg |
| 50 cg | 5 dg |
| 100 cg | 10 dg |
Reverse conversion: Decigram to Centigram
0.1 dg × 10 = 1 cg
0.1 decigrams = 1 centigram.
centigrams = decigrams × 10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decigram to Centigram.
Understanding the Centigram (cg)
Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Understanding the Decigram (dg)
Decigram is 0.1 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decigrams are in 1 centigram?
1 centigram equals 0.1 decigrams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centigram to decigram?
Multiply the centigram value by 0.1. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decigram back to centigram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decigram equals 10 centigrams. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centigram?
Centigram (cg) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a decigram?
Decigram (dg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the centigram to decigram conversion exact?
Yes. Both centigram and decigram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.