⚖️ Grams to Centigrams Converter

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1 gram =
100 centigrams
1 centigram =
0.01 grams
Formula
cg = g × 100
Handy values
5 g = 500 cg · 10 g = 1,000 cg · 100 g = 10,000 cg

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⚡ Grams to Centigrams: the quick answer

1 g = 100 cg 1 gram equals 100 centigrams

To convert grams to centigrams, multiply the value by 100. To go the other way, multiply centigrams by 0.01 to get grams.

↔ Convert centigrams to grams instead

🧮 Formula

Grams to Centigrams
cg = g × 100
Centigrams to Grams
g = cg × 0.01

Where

  • g = the weight in grams
  • cg = the weight in centigrams
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per gram) ÷ (kilograms per centigram).

📊 Grams to Centigrams conversion table

Grams (g)Centigrams (cg)
1 g100 cg
2 g200 cg
3 g300 cg
4 g400 cg
5 g500 cg
6 g600 cg
7 g700 cg
8 g800 cg
9 g900 cg
10 g1,000 cg
12 g1,200 cg
14 g1,400 cg
15 g1,500 cg
20 g2,000 cg
21 g2,100 cg
24 g2,400 cg
25 g2,500 cg
30 g3,000 cg
40 g4,000 cg
50 g5,000 cg
60 g6,000 cg
75 g7,500 cg
80 g8,000 cg
100 g10,000 cg
200 g20,000 cg
250 g25,000 cg
300 g30,000 cg
400 g40,000 cg
500 g50,000 cg
750 g75,000 cg
1,000 g100,000 cg

📘 About these units

Gram (g). The gram is one thousandth of a kilogram, the everyday unit for food, gold and small items.

Centigram (cg). A centigram is one hundredth of a gram.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many centigrams are in one gram?

There are 100 centigrams in one gram.

How do I convert grams to centigrams?

Multiply the number of grams by 100. For example, 10 grams equal 1,000 centigrams.

How many grams are in one centigram?

One centigram equals 0.01 grams.

How many centigrams is 12 grams?

1,200 centigrams. Other common values: 5 grams = 500 centigrams and 100 grams = 10,000 centigrams.

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