milligram to centigram
Please provide values below to convert milligram [mg] to centigram [cg], or change ↔.
milligram [mg]
Definition: A milligram is a unit of mass equal to one-millionth of a kilogram.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is used in precise measurements, such as in medicine and chemistry.
funfact: The prefix 'milli-' comes from the Latin word 'mille,' meaning 'thousand.'
centigram [cg]
Definition: A centigram is a unit of mass equal to one-hundredth of a gram.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is less commonly used but can be found in some scientific contexts.
funfact: The prefix 'centi-' comes from the Latin word 'centum,' meaning 'hundred.'
milligram [mg] to centigram [cg] Conversion Table
| 1 milligram [mg] | 0.1 centigram [cg] |
| 2 milligram [mg] | 0.2 centigram [cg] |
| 3 milligram [mg] | 0.3 centigram [cg] |
| 5 milligram [mg] | 0.5 centigram [cg] |
| 10 milligram [mg] | 1 centigram [cg] |
| 50 milligram [mg] | 5 centigram [cg] |
| 100 milligram [mg] | 10 centigram [cg] |
| 1000 milligram [mg] | 100 centigram [cg] |
| 10000 milligram [mg] | 1000 centigram [cg] |
| 100000 milligram [mg] | 10000 centigram [cg] |
| 1000000 milligram [mg] | 100000 centigram [cg] |
How to Convert milligram to centigram
1 milligram [mg] = 0.1 centigram [cg]
1 centigram [cg] = 10 milligram [mg]
we use cross multiplication method
milligram [mg] → centigram [cg]
1 → 0.1
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.1=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.15