Kilogray to Centigray Conversion

Convert between Kilogray and Centigray quickly and accurately.

kGy
cGy

How to Convert Kilogray to Centigray

Conversion Formula

1 kGy = 100000 cGy
1 cGy = 0 kGy

Example

Convert 15 kGy to cGy:

15 kGy = 15 × 100000 cGy = 1500000 cGy

Unit Information

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

Kilogray

kGy

Definition

A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 10^3 gray, used for moderate absorbed dose measurements.

History/Origin

Part of the SI metric system, where kilo- is the prefix for 10^3, used for large quantities.

Current Use

Used in radiation therapy, medical physics, and moderate-dose radiation applications.

Multiplier

100000

Offset

0

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

Kilogray to Centigray Conversion Table

Kilogray [kGy] Centigray [cGy]
1 kGy 100000 cGy
10 kGy 1000000 cGy
25 kGy 2500000 cGy
50 kGy 5000000 cGy
100 kGy 10000000 cGy
0 kGy 0E+0 cGy
-10 kGy -1000000 cGy
-40 kGy -4000000 cGy