hectogram to decigram
Convert hectogram (hg) to decigram (dg). Use an editable mass converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 hg = 1,000 dg
Conversion formula
One hectogram equals 1,000 decigram. Multiply your value in hectogram by this factor to get decigram. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 hectogram:5 × 1,000 = 5,000 dg
Conversion table
| hectogram (hg) | decigram (dg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1000 | 1,000,000 |
About these measurements
Mass quantifies an amount of matter.
The base reference used here is the gram. One hectogram is 100 base units; one decigram is 0.1 base units.
Important distinctions
Mass is not force. Avoirdupois ounces and troy ounces have different masses.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert hg to dg?
Multiply the quantity in hg by 1,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the decigram to hectogram converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
