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Decigram [dg]

The decigram is a metric unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram.

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  1 decigram = 0.1 grams

  
  
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  1 decigram = 10⁻⁴ kilograms

  
  
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  Symbol: dg

  
  

Key Facts:

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  Used for measuring small masses, often in laboratory or pharmaceutical contexts

  
  
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  The prefix "deci-" means $10^{-1}$ (one-tenth)

  
  
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  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.

Mina (Biblical Hebrew)

The mina was an ancient Hebrew unit of weight used during Biblical times, primarily for precious metals like silver and gold. It was smaller than the talent and often used as a subunit.

A mina is generally estimated to weigh about 1/60 of a talent, roughly 1 pound (about 0.5 kilograms), though exact values varied by region and era.

The mina was commonly used for trade, taxation, and wealth measurement in ancient Near Eastern economies.

Summary:

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  Approximately 1/60 of a talent (~1 pound or 0.5 kg)

  
  
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  Used in ancient Hebrew and Near Eastern contexts

  
  
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  Important for measuring precious metals and commerce