centigram to avoirdupois ounce
Convert centigram (cg) to avoirdupois ounce (oz). Use an editable mass converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 cg = 0.0003527396195 oz
Conversion formula
One centigram equals 0.0003527396195 avoirdupois ounce. Multiply your value in centigram by this factor to get avoirdupois ounce. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 centigram:5 × 0.0003527396195 = 0.001763698097 oz
Conversion table
| centigram (cg) | avoirdupois ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000003527396195 |
| 0.1 | 0.00003527396195 |
| 1 | 0.0003527396195 |
| 2 | 0.000705479239 |
| 5 | 0.001763698097 |
| 10 | 0.003527396195 |
| 25 | 0.008818490487 |
| 50 | 0.01763698097 |
| 100 | 0.03527396195 |
| 1000 | 0.3527396195 |
About these measurements
Mass quantifies an amount of matter.
The base reference used here is the gram. One centigram is 0.01 base units; one avoirdupois ounce is 28.34952313 base units.
Important distinctions
Mass is not force. Avoirdupois ounces and troy ounces have different masses.
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 cg to oz?
Multiply the quantity in cg by 0.0003527396195. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the avoirdupois ounce to centigram 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.
