Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Centigrams to Micrograms Converter — cg to ug
Convert Centigram (cg) to Microgram (ug) using the exact conversion factor (1 centigram = 10,000 microgram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centigrams to Micrograms converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Microgram is 0.000001 gram units.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 1e-9.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Centigrams to Micrograms
Weight conversions between Centigram and Microgram 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 microgram is 0.000001 gram units.
Formula
micrograms = centigrams × 10000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centigram equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 microgram equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centigram-to-microgram factor of 10000.
Simple example
1 cg × 10000 = 10,000 ug
1 centigram = 10,000 micrograms.
Real-world example
50 cg × 10000 = 500,000 ug
50 centigrams = 500,000 micrograms.
Conversion table
| Centigram (cg) | Microgram (ug) |
|---|---|
| 1 cg | 10,000 ug |
| 5 cg | 50,000 ug |
| 10 cg | 100,000 ug |
| 25 cg | 250,000 ug |
| 50 cg | 500,000 ug |
| 100 cg | 1,000,000 ug |
Reverse conversion: Microgram to Centigram
1 ug × 0.0001 = 0.0001 cg
1 microgram = 0.0001 centigrams.
centigrams = micrograms × 0.0001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microgram to Centigram.
Understanding the Centigram (cg)
Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Understanding the Microgram (ug)
Microgram is 0.000001 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many micrograms are in 1 centigram?
1 centigram equals 10,000 micrograms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centigram to microgram?
Multiply the centigram value by 10000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microgram back to centigram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microgram equals 0.0001 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 microgram?
Microgram (ug) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the centigram to microgram conversion exact?
Yes. Both centigram and microgram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.