kilogray to centigray
Convert kilogray (kGy) to centigray (cGy). Use an editable absorbed dose converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 kGy = 100,000 cGy
Conversion formula
One kilogray equals 100,000 centigray. Multiply your value in kilogray by this factor to get centigray. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 kilogray:5 × 100,000 = 500,000 cGy
Conversion table
| kilogray (kGy) | centigray (cGy) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1,000 |
| 0.1 | 10,000 |
| 1 | 100,000 |
| 2 | 200,000 |
| 5 | 500,000 |
| 10 | 1,000,000 |
| 25 | 2,500,000 |
| 50 | 5,000,000 |
| 100 | 10,000,000 |
| 1000 | 100,000,000 |
About these measurements
Absorbed dose measures energy deposited per unit mass.
The base reference used here is the gray. One kilogray is 1,000 base units; one centigray is 0.01 base units.
Important distinctions
Physical unit conversion only. Biological effect requires additional information and professional assessment.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert kGy to cGy?
Multiply the quantity in kGy by 100,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the centigray to kilogray converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
