Online calculator to convert decigrams to hectograms (dg to hg) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between decigrams and hectograms.
What is a decigram (dg)?
A decigram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for decigram is dg. There are 1,000 decigrams in a hectogram.
What is a hectogram (hg)?
A hectogram is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for hectogram is hg. There are 0.001 hectograms in a decigram.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from dg to hg is:
hg = dg ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from decigrams to hectograms (dg to hg).
Decigram to Hectogram Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5,600 decigrams to hectograms (show work) Formula: dg ÷ 1,000 = hg Calculations: 5,600 dg ÷ 1,000 = 5.6 hg Result: 5,600 dg is equal to 5.6 hg
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dg to hg.
Decigrams to Hectograms Conversion Chart
| decigrams (dg) | hectograms (hg) |
|---|---|
| 1 dg | 0.001 hg |
| 2 dg | 0.002 hg |
| 3 dg | 0.003 hg |
| 4 dg | 0.004 hg |
| 5 dg | 0.005 hg |
| 6 dg | 0.006 hg |
| 7 dg | 0.007 hg |
| 8 dg | 0.008 hg |
| 9 dg | 0.009 hg |
| 10 dg | 0.01 hg |
| 20 dg | 0.02 hg |
| 30 dg | 0.03 hg |
| 40 dg | 0.04 hg |
| 50 dg | 0.05 hg |
| 75 dg | 0.075 hg |
| 100 dg | 0.1 hg |
| 250 dg | 0.25 hg |
| 500 dg | 0.5 hg |
| 750 dg | 0.75 hg |
| 1,000 dg | 1 hg |
| 2,500 dg | 2.5 hg |
| 5,000 dg | 5 hg |
| 7,500 dg | 7.5 hg |
| 10,000 dg | 10 hg |
| 25,000 dg | 25 hg |
| 50,000 dg | 50 hg |
| 75,000 dg | 75 hg |
| 100,000 dg | 100 hg |
| 250,000 dg | 250 hg |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Weight or Mass units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| ounces | oz | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| pounds | lbs or lb | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| stones | st | Imperial System |
| short tons (US tons) | T | US Customary Units |
| long tons (Imperial tons) | long tn | Imperial System |
| nanograms | ng | Metric System |
| micrograms | mcg or μg | Metric System |
| milligrams | mg | Metric System |
| centigrams | cg | Metric System |
| decigrams | dg | Metric System |
| grams | g | Metric System |
| decagrams | dag or dkg | Metric System |
| hectograms | hg | Metric System |
| kilograms | kg | Metric System |
| metric tons (tonnes) | t | Metric System |
| gigagrams | Gg | Metric System |
| teragrams | Tg | Metric System |
Note: For Weight and Mass conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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