Convert Centigram to Troy Ounce
Convert centigrams to troy ounces instantly. 1 centigram = 0.0003215075 troy ounce — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Troy Ounce to Centigram converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Centigram
A centigram (cg) equals 0.00001 kilogram, or 0.01 gram.
From the SI prefix 'centi-' (from Latin 'centum', hundred).
Used in pharmacology and analytical chemistry.
Part of the original metric system of 1795.
Troy Ounce
The troy ounce (ozt) equals about 31.103 grams, one-twelfth of a troy pound.
From the Troy system of weights associated with Troyes, France.
The global standard for pricing gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
Established in the medieval Troy system and retained for precious metals.
Centigram to Troy Ounce conversion formula
The relationship between centigrams and troy ounces:
To convert centigrams to troy ounces, multiply the value in centigrams by 0.0003215075. To reverse, multiply troy ounces by 3110.34768.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in troy ounces updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Troy Ounce to Centigram converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert centigrams to troy ounces
- Write down the value in centigrams (cg).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0003215075.
- The product is the equivalent value in troy ounces (oz t).
- To reverse, multiply the troy ounce value by 3110.34768.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cg to oz t:
1 × 0.0003215075 = 0.0003215075 oz t
Example 2 — Convert 100 cg to oz t:
100 × 0.0003215075 = 0.0321507466 oz t
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-centigram plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from centigrams to troy ounces is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 cg × 0.0003215075 = 0.0012860299 oz t
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 troy ounces aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 cg × 0.0003215075 = 0.1607537328 oz t
Centigram to Troy Ounce conversion table
Standard reference values for converting centigrams to troy ounces:
| Centigram [cg] | Troy Ounce [oz t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 3.215075e-6 |
| 0.1 | 3.215075e-5 |
| 1 | 0.0003215075 |
| 2 | 0.0006430149 |
| 3 | 0.0009645224 |
| 4 | 0.0012860299 |
| 5 | 0.0016075373 |
| 10 | 0.0032150747 |
| 20 | 0.0064301493 |
| 30 | 0.009645224 |
| 40 | 0.0128602986 |
| 50 | 0.0160753733 |
| 100 | 0.0321507466 |
| 500 | 0.1607537328 |
| 1000 | 0.3215074657 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cg = 0.0003215075 oz t) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.