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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.

Quintal (Metric) [cwt]

The metric quintal is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms. It is widely used in agriculture and commerce for measuring bulk goods like grains, produce, and livestock feed.

Though called "quintal," it differs from other regional versions like the British hundredweight (cwt). In some countries, especially those using the metric system, the quintal serves as a convenient intermediate unit between kilograms and metric tons.

Summary:

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  1 metric quintal = 100 kg

  
  
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  Common in farming and trade for easy large-quantity measurements