Centi to Atto Conversion

Convert between Centi and Atto quickly and accurately.

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a

How to Convert Centi to Atto

Conversion Formula

1 c = 1E+16 a
1 a = 1E-16 c

Example

Convert 15 c to a:

15 c = 15 × 1E+16 a = 1E+17 a

Unit Information

Learn about the prefixes units you're converting between

Centi

c

Definition

A metric prefix equal to 10^-2, representing one-hundredth of the base unit.

History/Origin

Introduced in 1795 by the French Academy of Sciences, derived from the Latin word "centum" meaning hundred.

Current Use

Used extensively in everyday measurements, particularly in centimeters, and scientific applications.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

0

Atto

a

Definition

A metric prefix equal to 10^-18, representing one-quintillionth of the base unit.

History/Origin

Introduced in 1964 by the International Committee for Weights and Measures, derived from the Danish word "atten" meaning eighteen.

Current Use

Used in physics, chemistry, and nanotechnology for extremely small quantities.

Multiplier

1E-18

Offset

0

Centi to Atto Conversion Table

Centi [c] Atto [a]
1 c 1E+16 a
10 c 1E+17 a
25 c 2E+17 a
50 c 5E+17 a
100 c 1E+18 a
0 c 0E+0 a
-10 c -1E+17 a
-40 c -4E+17 a