Convert Centigram to Atomic Mass Unit
Convert centigrams to atomic mass unit instantly. 1 centigram = 6.022137e+21 atomic mass unit — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Atomic Mass Unit 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.
Atomic Mass Unit
One unified atomic mass unit (u) is defined as 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom, about 1.6605E-27 kg.
Introduced to give atomic and molecular masses convenient numerical values.
Atomic, molecular, and nuclear physics and chemistry.
The unified (carbon-12) scale was adopted by IUPAC and IUPAP in 1960-1961.
Centigram to Atomic Mass Unit conversion formula
The relationship between centigrams and atomic mass unit:
To convert centigrams to atomic mass unit, multiply the value in centigrams by 6.022137e+21. To reverse, multiply atomic mass unit by 1.66054e-22.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in atomic mass unit updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Atomic Mass Unit to Centigram converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert centigrams to atomic mass unit
- Write down the value in centigrams (cg).
- Multiply that value by the factor 6.022137e+21.
- The product is the equivalent value in atomic mass unit (u).
- To reverse, multiply the atomic mass unit value by 1.66054e-22.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cg to u:
1 × 6.022137e+21 = 6.022137e+21 u
Example 2 — Convert 100 cg to u:
100 × 6.022137e+21 = 6.022137e+23 u
Real-world example — Mid-micron to nanometer
3 centigrams equals 3,000 atomic mass unit — useful when relating mid-infrared wavelengths (typically quoted in microns) to nanometer-scale visible-light wavelength tables.
3 cg × 6.022137e+21 = 1.806641e+22 u
Real-world example — From microns to sub-micron features
One centigram equals one thousand atomic mass unit — the conversion semiconductor designers do constantly when comparing mask feature dimensions to actual transistor gate lengths.
1 cg × 6.022137e+21 = 6.022137e+21 u
Real-world example — Infrared to visible-spectrum mapping
A 10-centigram thermal infrared wavelength corresponds to a much larger number in atomic mass unit, the unit favoured for ultraviolet and visible-light specifications.
10 cg × 6.022137e+21 = 6.022137e+22 u
Centigram to Atomic Mass Unit conversion table
Standard reference values for converting centigrams to atomic mass unit:
| Centigram [cg] | Atomic Mass Unit [u] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 6.022137e+19 |
| 0.1 | 6.022137e+20 |
| 1 | 6.022137e+21 |
| 2 | 1.204427e+22 |
| 3 | 1.806641e+22 |
| 4 | 2.408855e+22 |
| 5 | 3.011068e+22 |
| 10 | 6.022137e+22 |
| 20 | 1.204427e+23 |
| 30 | 1.806641e+23 |
| 40 | 2.408855e+23 |
| 50 | 3.011068e+23 |
| 100 | 6.022137e+23 |
| 500 | 3.011068e+24 |
| 1000 | 6.022137e+24 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cg = 6.022137e+21 u) 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.