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Convert Centigram to Mace

Convert centigrams to maces instantly. 1 centigram = 0.0026455474 mace — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mace to Centigram converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Metric / SI

Centigram

What is a centigram?

A centigram (cg) equals 0.00001 kilogram, or 0.01 gram.

Origin of the centigram

From the SI prefix 'centi-' (from Latin 'centum', hundred).

Where it is used

Used in pharmacology and analytical chemistry.

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system of 1795.

Troy & Apothecary

Mace

What is a mace?

The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.

Origin of the mace

From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.

Where it is used

Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.

When and where it was developed

Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.

Centigram to Mace conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between centigrams and maces:

1 cg = 0.0026455474 mace
1 mace = 377.9936 cg

To convert centigrams to maces, multiply the value in centigrams by 0.0026455474. To reverse, multiply maces by 377.9936.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in maces updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Mace to Centigram converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert centigrams to maces

  1. Write down the value in centigrams (cg).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0026455474.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in maces (mace).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mace value by 377.9936.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 cg to mace:
1 × 0.0026455474 = 0.0026455474 mace

Example 2 — Convert 100 cg to mace:
100 × 0.0026455474 = 0.2645547438 mace

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-centigram plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from centigrams to maces is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 cg × 0.0026455474 = 0.0105821898 mace

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-centigram sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to maces aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 cg × 0.0026455474 = 1.3227737189 mace

Centigram to Mace conversion table

Standard reference values for converting centigrams to maces:

Centigram [cg]Mace [mace]
0.012.645547e-5
0.10.0002645547
10.0026455474
20.0052910949
30.0079366423
40.0105821898
50.0132277372
100.0264554744
200.0529109488
300.0793664231
400.1058218975
500.1322773719
1000.2645547438
5001.3227737189
10002.6455474378

Frequently asked questions

How many maces is 1 centigram?
1 centigram equals 0.0026455474 mace.
How do I convert centigrams to maces?
Multiply the value in centigrams by 0.0026455474 to get maces.
How do I convert maces back to centigrams?
Multiply the value in maces by 377.9936, or use the Mace to Centigram converter.
How many maces is 100 centigrams?
100 centigrams equals 0.2645547438 maces, because 100 × 0.0026455474 = 0.2645547438.

Convert Centigram to other weight units

Show all Centigram conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Centigram to Attogram (ag) Centigram to Femtogram (fg) Centigram to Picogram (pg) Centigram to Nanogram (ng) Centigram to Microgram (µg) Centigram to Milligram (mg) Centigram to Decigram (dg) Centigram to Gram (g) Centigram to Dekagram (dag) Centigram to Hectogram (hg) Centigram to Kilogram (kg) Centigram to Quintal (metric) (q) Centigram to Metric Ton (t) Centigram to Gigagram (Gg) Centigram to Teragram (Tg) Centigram to Petagram (Pg) Centigram to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Centigram to Grain (gr) Centigram to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Centigram to Ounce (oz) Centigram to Pound (lb) Centigram to Clove (clove) Centigram to Stone (US) (st) Centigram to Stone (UK) (st) Centigram to Quarter (US) (qr) Centigram to Quarter (UK) (qr) Centigram to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Centigram to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Centigram to Wey (wey) Centigram to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Centigram to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Centigram to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Centigram to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Centigram to Carat (metric) (ct) Centigram to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Centigram to Pennyweight (dwt) Centigram to Momme (mom) Centigram to Mace (mace) Centigram to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Centigram to Troy Ounce (oz t) Centigram to Tael (tael) Centigram to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Centigram to Ratti (ratti) Centigram to Masha (masha) Centigram to Tola (tola) Centigram to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Centigram to Seer (Ser) (seer) Centigram to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Centigram to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Centigram to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Centigram to Muon Mass (mµ) Centigram to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Centigram to Proton Mass (mp) Centigram to Neutron Mass (mn) Centigram to Deuteron Mass (md) Centigram to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Centigram to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Centigram to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Centigram to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Centigram to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Centigram to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Centigram to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Centigram to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Centigram to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Centigram to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Centigram to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Centigram to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Centigram to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Centigram to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Centigram to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Centigram to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Centigram to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Centigram to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Centigram to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Centigram to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Centigram to Poundal (pdl) Centigram to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Centigram to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Centigram to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Centigram to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 cg = 0.0026455474 mace) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.