Decagramme

A unit of mass in the metric system

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Unit system	Metric
Unit of	Mass
Symbol	dag
Named after

The decagramme (symbol: dag) is a unit of mass in the metric system, equivalent to ten grams. It is part of the International System of Units (SI), which is the modern form of the metric system. The decagramme is not commonly used in everyday measurements but can be useful in scientific contexts where intermediate values between grams and kilograms are needed.

Definition

The decagramme is defined as exactly 10 grams. Since the gram is defined as one-thousandth of a kilogram, the decagramme is therefore 0.01 kilograms. The relationship between the decagramme and other metric units of mass is straightforward due to the decimal nature of the metric system.

Usage

While the decagramme is not as commonly used as the gram or kilogram, it can be useful in certain scientific and industrial applications. For example, in chemistry, where precise measurements of substances are required, the decagramme can provide a convenient unit for measuring quantities that are too large for grams but too small for kilograms.

Conversion

The decagramme can be easily converted to other units of mass:

• 1 decagramme = 10 grams
• 1 decagramme = 0.01 kilograms
• 1 decagramme = 0.35274 ounces (approximately)
• 1 decagramme = 0.022046 pounds (approximately)

History

The metric system was first introduced in France in the late 18th century, and the gram was one of the original units of mass. The decagramme, as a multiple of the gram, was established to provide a convenient unit for larger masses. Over time, the metric system was adopted internationally, leading to the development of the International System of Units (SI), which includes the decagramme as a recognized unit.

Also see

• Gram
• Kilogram
• Metric system
• International System of Units
• Mass