Dekagram [dag]
The dekagram is a metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
1 dekagram = 10 grams
1 dekagram = 0.01 kilograms
Symbol: dag
Key Facts:
Used in some countries for measuring small quantities, especially in cooking and grocery items
The prefix "deka-" means 10110^1101 (ten)
Larger than a gram but smaller than a hectogram
The dekagram provides a simple, practical unit for everyday mass measurements slightly bigger than a gram.
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