Convert cents to octaves
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- Ratios × 1.000 577 789 51
- Decibel (power)s dB 0.002 508 583 297 2
- Decibel (amplitude)s dB 0.005 017 166 594 4
- Bels B 0.000 250 858 329 72
- Nepers Np 0.000 577 622 650 467
- Decades dec 0.000 250 858 329 72
- Octaves oct 0.000 833 333 333 333
- Semitones st 0.01
- Cents ¢ 1
- Stop (photographic)s EV 0.000 833 333 333 333
Every row is Cent (¢) converted through the ratio, in exact rational arithmetic.
How to convert cents to octaves
Convert through a plain ratio: cent → ratio → octave. Logarithmic units cannot be converted by multiplying alone.
Cent: A hundredth of a semitone. Around 5 cents is the smallest pitch difference most people hear.
Octave: A factor of two — in frequency, or in light as a photographic stop.
Cent to Octave conversion table
| Cents (¢) | Octaves (oct) |
|---|---|
| 0 ¢ | 0 |
| 1 ¢ | 0.000 833 333 33 |
| 2 ¢ | 0.001 666 666 7 |
| 3 ¢ | 0.0025 |
| 6 ¢ | 0.005 |
| 10 ¢ | 0.008 333 333 3 |
| 20 ¢ | 0.016 666 667 |
| 30 ¢ | 0.025 |
| 40 ¢ | 0.033 333 333 |
| 60 ¢ | 0.05 |
| 80 ¢ | 0.066 666 667 |
| 100 ¢ | 0.083 333 333 |
Octave to Cent conversion table
| Octaves (oct) | Cents (¢) |
|---|---|
| 0 oct | 0 |
| 1 oct | 1200 |
| 2 oct | 2400 |
| 3 oct | 3600 |
| 6 oct | 7200 |
| 10 oct | 12 000 |
| 20 oct | 24 000 |
| 30 oct | 36 000 |
| 40 oct | 48 000 |
| 60 oct | 72 000 |
| 80 oct | 96 000 |
| 100 oct | 120 000 |
Frequently asked
How many octaves are in a cent?
One cent equals 0.0008333333333 octaves (¢ → oct).
How do you convert cents to octaves?
Convert through a plain ratio: cent → ratio → octave. Logarithmic units cannot be converted by multiplying alone.
What is 1 oct in cents?
One octave is 1200 cents.
What is 10 ¢ in oct?
10 ¢ = 0.008 333 333 3 oct.
What exactly is a cent?
A hundredth of a semitone. Around 5 cents is the smallest pitch difference most people hear.
What exactly is a octave?
A factor of two — in frequency, or in light as a photographic stop.