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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.

Talent (Biblical Hebrew)

The talent in Biblical Hebrew was a large unit of weight used in ancient times, especially for precious metals like gold and silver. It was often used to measure wealth and tribute in the Bible.

The exact weight varied by region and period but is generally estimated to be around 75 pounds (34 kilograms).

The talent represented a significant amount of valuable material and was a standard for large-scale transactions in ancient commerce.

Summary:

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  Approximate weight: 75 pounds (34 kg)

  
  
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  Used in ancient Hebrew and Biblical contexts

  
  
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  Measured precious metals and wealth