Centigray to Gray Conversion

Convert between Centigray and Gray quickly and accurately.

cGy
Gy

How to Convert Centigray to Gray

Conversion Formula

1 cGy = 0.01 Gy
1 Gy = 100 cGy

Example

Convert 15 cGy to Gy:

15 cGy = 15 × 0.01 Gy = 0.15 Gy

Unit Information

Learn about the radiation absorbed dose units you're converting between

Centigray

cGy

Definition

A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 10^-2 gray or 1 rad, commonly used in radiation therapy.

History/Origin

Part of the SI metric system, where centi- is the prefix for 10^-2, used for small quantities.

Current Use

Commonly used in radiation therapy, medical physics, and radiation dosimetry applications.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Gray

Gy

Definition

The SI base unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 100 rad, representing one joule of energy absorbed per kilogram of matter.

History/Origin

Named after Louis Harold Gray (1905-1965), the British physicist who made significant contributions to radiation dosimetry.

Current Use

Widely used in radiation therapy, medical physics, and radiation protection worldwide.

Multiplier

100

Offset

0

Centigray to Gray Conversion Table

Centigray [cGy] Gray [Gy]
1 cGy 0.01 Gy
10 cGy 0.1 Gy
25 cGy 0.25 Gy
50 cGy 0.5 Gy
100 cGy 1 Gy
0 cGy 0E+0 Gy
-10 cGy -0.1 Gy
-40 cGy -0.4 Gy