Decigram is 0.1 gram units.
Decigrams to Centigrams Converter — dg to cg
Convert Decigram (dg) to Centigram (cg) using the exact conversion factor (1 decigram = 10 centigram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decigrams to Centigrams converter
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Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Result = input x 0.0001 / 1e-5.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Decigrams to Centigrams
Weight conversions between Decigram and Centigram 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: Decigram is 0.1 gram units, and centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Formula
centigrams = decigrams × 10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decigram equals 0.0001 base units, and 1 centigram equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decigram-to-centigram factor of 10.
Simple example
1 dg × 10 = 10 cg
1 decigram = 10 centigrams.
Real-world example
50 dg × 10 = 500 cg
50 decigrams = 500 centigrams.
Conversion table
| Decigram (dg) | Centigram (cg) |
|---|---|
| 1 dg | 10 cg |
| 5 dg | 50 cg |
| 10 dg | 100 cg |
| 25 dg | 250 cg |
| 50 dg | 500 cg |
| 100 dg | 1,000 cg |
Reverse conversion: Centigram to Decigram
10 cg × 0.1 = 1 dg
10 centigrams = 1 decigram.
decigrams = centigrams × 0.1
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centigram to Decigram.
Understanding the Decigram (dg)
Decigram is 0.1 gram units.
Understanding the Centigram (cg)
Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centigrams are in 1 decigram?
1 decigram equals 10 centigrams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decigram to centigram?
Multiply the decigram value by 10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centigram back to decigram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centigram equals 0.1 decigrams. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decigram?
Decigram (dg) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a centigram?
Centigram (cg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the decigram to centigram conversion exact?
Yes. Both decigram and centigram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.