Meaning & use
centigram symbol
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Meaning
nouncountable
The written abbreviation used to represent a centigram, which is one hundredth of a gram.
Grammar: The symbol is a fixed abbreviation: 'cg'. It is used after a number, as in '10 cg'.
Patterns
- the centigram symbol
- write something in centigram symbol
- use the centigram symbol
The centigram symbol is 'cg', so 50 centigrams is written as 50 cg.
In scientific notes, always use the centigram symbol to avoid confusion with other units.
Can you tell me what the centigram symbol is? I think it's 'cg'.
Common combinations
- the centigram symbol
- The centigram symbol is 'cg'.
- write in centigram symbol
- Please write the mass in centigram symbol, not in words.
- use the centigram symbol
- When recording small masses, use the centigram symbol for clarity.
Word family
Commonly confused: centigram symbol or centiliter? centigram symbol or centimeter?
centigram symbol vs centiliter
A centiliter is a unit of volume, while a centigram is a unit of mass. Their symbols are 'cl' and 'cg' respectively.
centigram symbol vs centimeter
A centimeter measures length, not mass. Its symbol is 'cm', not 'cg'.
Practice
What is the correct symbol for a centigram?
Choose one answer.
The symbol for centigram is 'cg'. 'cm' stands for centimeter (length), 'cl' for centiliter (volume), and 'g' for gram (mass).
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