A centigram (cg) is a metric unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram, used for measuring very small masses.

What does one stone (US) represent?

One stone (US) is a traditional British mass unit equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds, approximately 6.35029318 kilograms.

Why convert from centigrams to stone (US)?

This conversion helps translate very small metric mass measures into larger imperial units often used in body weight reporting, agriculture, or historical records.

How to Convert from Centigram [cg] to Stone (US)?

Learn how to convert mass from centigrams to stone (US) using this straightforward online unit converter. Understand the usage and context of both units for precise weight transformations.

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Centigram [cg] to Stone (US) Conversion Table

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Centigram [cg] to Stone (US) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms weight measurements from centigrams, a small metric mass unit, into stone (US), a traditional British mass unit. It is designed to assist users in converting very small metric weights into larger imperial units used in specific industries and contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value in centigrams (cg) that you want to convert.
Select ‘centigram [cg]’ as the source unit if not pre-selected.
Choose ‘stone (US)’ as the target unit for conversion.
Click the convert button to see the result in stone (US).
Review the output value displayed in stone units.

Key Features

Converts mass values from centigram (cg) to stone (US).
Supports conversion relevant for pharmaceutical, laboratory, and agricultural applications.
Includes historical and medical context for stone (US) unit equivalency.
Easy to use with clear input and output format.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation.

Examples

100 centigrams equal 0.0001763698 stone (US).
5000 centigrams correspond to 0.0088184905 stone (US).

Common Use Cases

Weighing small samples or reagents for laboratory analysis.
Expressing minute pharmaceutical dosages precisely in compounding.
Measuring small biological specimens such as insects or seeds.
Reporting human body weight informally in the UK and Ireland.
Converting historical livestock weights recorded in stones for modern metric comparison.
Translating older imperial records into metric units for medical or engineering purposes.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the values entered are precise, especially for very small centigram quantities.
Understand that stone (US) is uncommon in the United States and is mostly used in specialized or historical contexts.
Use this converter primarily for applications requiring reference from metric small mass units to traditional imperial weights.
Double-check conversions when using results for legal or medical documentation due to differing unit scales.

Limitations

The conversion results often yield very small decimal numbers, which might be impractical for typical use.
Stone (US) measurement is not commonly used in U.S. practice, limiting regular applicability.
Conversions involve very different unit scales, so results should be interpreted with understanding of their magnitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centigram?: A centigram (cg) is a metric unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram, used for measuring very small masses.
What does one stone (US) represent?: One stone (US) is a traditional British mass unit equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds, approximately 6.35029318 kilograms.
Why convert from centigrams to stone (US)?: This conversion helps translate very small metric mass measures into larger imperial units often used in body weight reporting, agriculture, or historical records.

Key Terminology

Centigram (cg): A metric mass unit equal to 0.01 grams, used for measuring small weights.
Stone (US): A traditional British unit of mass equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds, used historically in the UK and occasionally in the U.S.
Avoirdupois pound: A unit of weight used in the imperial system, making up the basis for the stone measurement.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the metric relation of one centigram?

One centigram equals one gram.

One centigram equals one hundredth of a gram.

One centigram equals one thousand grams.

How many pounds are in one stone (US)?

Exactly 14 pounds.

Exactly 10 pounds.

Exactly 16 pounds.

Why might stone (US) be uncommon in U.S. usage?

It is a metric unit not used in the U.S.

It is a traditional unit mostly used in the UK and rarely in the U.S.

It is primarily used for liquid measurements.

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