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Dekagram [dag]

The dekagram is a metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

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  1 dekagram = 10 grams

  
  
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  1 dekagram = 0.01 kilograms

  
  
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  Symbol: dag

  
  

Key Facts:

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  Used in some countries for measuring small quantities, especially in cooking and grocery items

  
  
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  The prefix "deka-" means $10^1$ (ten)

  
  
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  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.

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