Decigram [dg]
The decigram is a metric unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram.
1 decigram = 0.1 grams
1 decigram = 10⁻⁴ kilograms
Symbol: dg
Key Facts:
Used for measuring small masses, often in laboratory or pharmaceutical contexts
The prefix "deci-" means 10−110^{-1}10−1 (one-tenth)
Smaller than a gram but larger than a centigram
The decigram is useful for precise measurement of small quantities where grams are too large a unit.
The mass of the Earth is approximately 5.972 × 10²⁴ kilograms.
This massive value represents the total amount of matter contained in our planet, influencing gravity, orbital dynamics, and geological processes.
Summary:
Mass ≈ 5.972 × 10²⁴ kg
Determines Earth’s gravitational pull
Fundamental for planetary science and astronomy