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Hectogram [hg]

The hectogram is a metric unit of mass equal to one hundred grams.

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  1 hectogram = 100 grams

  
  
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  1 hectogram = 0.1 kilograms

  
  
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  Symbol: hg

  
  

Key Facts:

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  Commonly used in some countries for food packaging and grocery measurements

  
  
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  The prefix "hecto-" means $10^2$ (one hundred)

  
  
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  Larger than a gram but smaller than a kilogram

  
  

The hectogram is a convenient unit for measuring moderate amounts of mass in everyday situations.

Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)

The tetradrachma was an ancient Greek silver coin commonly used during Biblical times. It was worth four drachmas (hence the name "tetra" meaning four).

The tetradrachma was widely circulated across the Greek world and surrounding regions, including areas mentioned in the Bible. It served as a major currency for trade and taxation.

In weight, a tetradrachma typically contained about 17 grams of silver, making it a significant denomination in ancient commerce.

Summary:

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  Ancient Greek silver coin worth 4 drachmas

  
  
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  Contained roughly 17 grams of silver

  
  
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  Widely used in Biblical-era trade and economy