Convert ounce to centigram
ounce
Definition: An ounce (symbol: oz) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The avoirdupois ounce (the common ounce) is defined as exactly 28.349523125 grams and is equivalent to one sixteenth of an avoirdupois pound.
History/origin: The origin of the term ounce stems from the Roman uncia, which means a "twelfth part," and the use of a standardized copper bar which defined both the Roman pound and foot. The copper bar was divided into twelve equal parts, called unciae. This relationship between the Roman pound and foot eventually contributed to the uncia being the basis of the modern inch as well as the common ounce. The ounce has been used as a standard of mass throughout history for different applications and with different definitions. Examples include the Dutch metric ounce (100g), French ounce (30.59g), and the Spanish ounce (28.75g), among others. The current definition of the ounce, the international avoirdupois ounce was adopted in 1959.
Current use: The ounce is still a standard unit of mass in the US customary system of measurement. It is mostly used in the United States for measuring packaged food products, food portions, and postal items, among other things. The ounce is still used in some other countries around the world that have roots in British history and culture. Due to metrication, the United Kingdom (UK) no longer officially uses the ounce. It is however, still used in some settings in the UK, such as restaurants.
centigram
Definition: Centigram is a measure of mass. For conversion purposes, its value is 1.0e-5 times the reference unit, kilogram.
ounce to centigram Conversion Table
| ounce [oz] | centigram [cg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ounce | 28.35 centigram |
| 0.10 ounce | 283.50 centigram |
| 1 ounce | 2835 centigram |
| 2 ounce | 5670 centigram |
| 3 ounce | 8505 centigram |
| 5 ounce | 14175 centigram |
| 10 ounce | 28350 centigram |
| 20 ounce | 56699 centigram |
| 50 ounce | 141748 centigram |
| 100 ounce | 283495 centigram |
| 1000 ounce | 2834952 centigram |
How to Convert ounce to centigram
1 ounce = 2835 centigram
1 centigram = 0.000353 ounce
Example
Convert 15 ounce to centigram:
15 ounce = 15 × 2835 centigram = 42524 centigram
