Decagrams

The decagram, abbreviated as dag, is a metric unit of mass equal to 10 grams, which is also 0.01 kilograms. It is formed by applying the deca- prefix to the gram.

In terms of conversions, 1 dag = 10 g, so 1 g = 0.1 dag and 1 kg = 100 dag. The decagram is part of the metric system’s family of units that multiply the gram by powers of ten, though its use is relatively uncommon in everyday measurements.

Usage and context vary by region and application. The decagram is not widely used in daily life, where grams and kilograms are more common, but it may appear in certain contexts such as food labeling, packaging, or agricultural measurements in some countries, or on scales that offer multiple unit options. In practice, the kilogram remains the standard SI base unit for mass, with the gram serving as the typical smaller unit, and the decagram providing an intermediate option for moderately lightweight masses.