Centigram to Exagram Converter
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How to Convert Centigram to Exagram
To convert cg to mg: multiply by 10. To convert cg to grams: divide by 100.
1 cg = 0.01 g = 10 mg = 10,000 µg.
For example, 1 Centigram (cg) = 1.000000e-20 Exagram (Eg).
Centigram to Exagram — Common Values
| Centigram (cg) | Exagram (Eg) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.000000e-21 |
| 0.5 | 5.000000e-21 |
| 1 | 1.000000e-20 |
| 2 | 2.000000e-20 |
| 5 | 5.000000e-20 |
| 10 | 1.000000e-19 |
| 25 | 2.500000e-19 |
| 50 | 5.000000e-19 |
| 100 | 1.000000e-18 |
| 500 | 5.000000e-18 |
| 1000 | 1.000000e-17 |
About Centigram (cg)
Definition
The centigram is a unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram (10⁻² g) or 10 milligrams.
Mathematical Relationship
1 cg = 0.01 g = 10 mg = 10,000 µg.
Conversion Formula
To convert cg to mg: multiply by 10. To convert cg to grams: divide by 100.
Practical Applications
Occasionally used in older pharmaceutical and chemical references. Most modern use has shifted to mg.
Interesting Facts
The centigram is one of the least-used metric prefixed mass units, overshadowed by the more practical milligram.
Common Mistakes
Because it's so rarely used, people may not recognize 'cg' — convert to mg for clarity in communication.
Educational Tips
Centi = hundredth: just as 1 cm = 0.01 m, 1 cg = 0.01 g. The pattern is consistent across all SI units.
About Exagram (Eg)
Definition
The exagram equals 10¹⁸ grams or 10¹⁵ kilograms — one trillion tonnes.
Mathematical Relationship
1 Eg = 10¹⁸ g = 10¹⁵ kg = 10⁹ tonnes.
Conversion Formula
To convert Eg to kg: multiply by 10¹⁵. To convert Eg to Pg: multiply by 1,000.
Practical Applications
No everyday applications. Describes masses of small moons or large asteroids.
Interesting Facts
Earth's total mass is about 5.97 × 10⁶ Eg. The entire atmosphere weighs 'only' about 5 Eg.
Common Mistakes
Hardly ever encountered — most contexts use 'times 10^x kg' notation instead of exagrams.
Educational Tips
If you need to express masses between Pg and Earth-masses, the exagram fills that gap: 1 Eg = 10¹⁵ kg.