Online calculator to convert micrograms to centigrams (mcg to cg) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between micrograms and centigrams.
What is a microgram (mcg)?
A microgram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for microgram is mcg or μg. There are 10,000 micrograms in a centigram.
What is a centigram (cg)?
A centigram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for centigram is cg. There are 0.0001 centigrams in a microgram.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from mcg to cg is:
cg = mcg ÷ 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from micrograms to centigrams (mcg to cg).
Microgram to Centigram Conversion Example
Task: Convert 500 micrograms to centigrams (show work) Formula: mcg ÷ 10,000 = cg Calculations: 500 mcg ÷ 10,000 = 0.05 cg Result: 500 mcg is equal to 0.05 cg
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from mcg to cg.
Micrograms to Centigrams Conversion Chart
| micrograms (mcg) | centigrams (cg) |
|---|---|
| 1 mcg | 0.0001 cg |
| 2 mcg | 0.0002 cg |
| 3 mcg | 0.0003 cg |
| 4 mcg | 0.0004 cg |
| 5 mcg | 0.0005 cg |
| 6 mcg | 0.0006 cg |
| 7 mcg | 0.0007 cg |
| 8 mcg | 0.0008 cg |
| 9 mcg | 0.0009 cg |
| 10 mcg | 0.001 cg |
| 20 mcg | 0.002 cg |
| 30 mcg | 0.003 cg |
| 40 mcg | 0.004 cg |
| 50 mcg | 0.005 cg |
| 75 mcg | 0.0075 cg |
| 100 mcg | 0.01 cg |
| 250 mcg | 0.025 cg |
| 500 mcg | 0.05 cg |
| 750 mcg | 0.075 cg |
| 1,000 mcg | 0.1 cg |
| 2,500 mcg | 0.25 cg |
| 5,000 mcg | 0.5 cg |
| 7,500 mcg | 0.75 cg |
| 10,000 mcg | 1 cg |
| 25,000 mcg | 2.5 cg |
| 50,000 mcg | 5 cg |
| 75,000 mcg | 7.5 cg |
| 100,000 mcg | 10 cg |
| 250,000 mcg | 25 cg |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Weight or Mass units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| ounces | oz | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| pounds | lbs or lb | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| stones | st | Imperial System |
| short tons (US tons) | T | US Customary Units |
| long tons (Imperial tons) | long tn | Imperial System |
| nanograms | ng | Metric System |
| micrograms | mcg or μg | Metric System |
| milligrams | mg | Metric System |
| centigrams | cg | Metric System |
| decigrams | dg | Metric System |
| grams | g | Metric System |
| decagrams | dag or dkg | Metric System |
| hectograms | hg | Metric System |
| kilograms | kg | Metric System |
| metric tons (tonnes) | t | Metric System |
| gigagrams | Gg | Metric System |
| teragrams | Tg | Metric System |
Note: For Weight and Mass conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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