Hectogram [hg]
The hectogram is a metric unit of mass equal to one hundred grams.
1 hectogram = 100 grams
1 hectogram = 0.1 kilograms
Symbol: hg
Key Facts:
Commonly used in some countries for food packaging and grocery measurements
The prefix "hecto-" means 10210^2102 (one hundred)
Larger than a gram but smaller than a kilogram
The hectogram is a convenient unit for measuring moderate amounts of mass in everyday situations.
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