avoirdupois pound to centigram
Convert avoirdupois pound (lb) to centigram (cg). Use an editable mass converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 lb = 45,359.237 cg
Conversion formula
One avoirdupois pound equals 45,359.237 centigram. Multiply your value in avoirdupois pound by this factor to get centigram. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 avoirdupois pound:5 × 45,359.237 = 226,796.185 cg
Conversion table
| avoirdupois pound (lb) | centigram (cg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 453.59237 |
| 0.1 | 4,535.9237 |
| 1 | 45,359.237 |
| 2 | 90,718.474 |
| 5 | 226,796.185 |
| 10 | 453,592.37 |
| 25 | 1,133,980.925 |
| 50 | 2,267,961.85 |
| 100 | 4,535,923.7 |
| 1000 | 45,359,237 |
About these measurements
Mass quantifies an amount of matter.
The base reference used here is the gram. One avoirdupois pound is 453.59237 base units; one centigram is 0.01 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 lb to cg?
Multiply the quantity in lb by 45,359.237. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the centigram to avoirdupois pound 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.
