A centigram (cg) is a unit that measures weight in the metric system, and is 1/100 of a gram. This means that one hundred centigrams equal one gram.

What does a Decigram measure?

A decigram (dg) is a unit used to measure very small weights, and is 1/10 of a gram. This means that ten decigrams are equal to one gram.

What is a decagram used to measure?

A decagram is unit that is considered 10 grams of that substance. The root 'deca-' is a Latin root that means 'ten' of that substance. Also, a decagram could mean . 01 kilograms if needing to measure in kilograms.