Decagram to Gram Converter
Convert between decagrams (dag) and grams (g) instantly with precision. Perfect for cooking, food portions, scientific measurements, and everyday metric conversions.
What is a Decagram?
A decagram (dag) is a metric unit of mass equal to 10 grams. The prefix "deca-" means ten, making it a convenient intermediate unit between grams and hectograms.
Decagrams are commonly used in European food labeling, deli portions, and cooking measurements where grams might be too small and hectograms too large.
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Conversion Formulas
Decagrams to Grams: dag × 10 = g
Grams to Decagrams: g ÷ 10 = dag
1 decagram = exactly 10 grams
Results
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Common Conversion Examples
| Decagrams | Grams | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dag | 10 g | 1 decagram (basic unit) |
| 2.5 dag | 25 g | 2.5 decagrams (cheese slice) |
| 5 dag | 50 g | 5 decagrams (small portion) |
| 10 dag | 100 g | 10 decagrams (100g portion) |
| 15 dag | 150 g | 15 decagrams (medium portion) |
| 25 dag | 250 g | 25 decagrams (quarter kilogram) |
| 50 dag | 500 g | 50 decagrams (half kilogram) |
| 100 dag | 1000 g | 100 decagrams (1 kilogram) |
Practical Food Examples
Cheese slice
2-3 dag = 20-30 g
Typical deli portion
Ham slice
3-4 dag = 30-40 g
Single serving
Butter portion
1 dag = 10 g
Cooking measurement
Spice packet
0.5 dag = 5 g
Small seasoning
Flour scoop
5 dag = 50 g
Baking ingredient
Sugar portion
2 dag = 20 g
Recipe measurement
Metric Weight System Hierarchy
Milligram (mg)
Medication dose
0.001 g
per unit
Centigram (cg)
Small measurements
0.01 g
per unit
Gram (g)
Standard cooking unit
1 g
per unit
Decagram (dag)
Deli portions
10 g
per unit
Hectogram (hg)
Large portions
100 g
per unit
Kilogram (kg)
Body weight, bulk items
1000 g
per unit
Understanding Decagrams
Why Use Decagrams?
Decagrams provide a convenient middle ground between grams and hectograms. They're particularly useful for food portions, deli measurements, and recipes where 10-100 gram quantities are common.
Symbol and Abbreviation
The standard symbol for decagram is "dag" (lowercase). Some regions may use "dkg" but "dag" is the internationally recognized abbreviation.
Relationship to Other Units
- 1 dag = 10 g (exactly)
- 1 dag = 0.01 kg
- 1 dag = 0.1 hg
- 1 dag = 10,000 mg
Common Applications
Food & Cooking
Deli portions, cheese slices, meat servings, spice measurements, and recipe ingredients often use decagrams for practical portion sizes.
Scientific Measurements
Laboratory samples, chemical quantities, and research measurements where gram-level precision with convenient scaling is needed.
European Food Labels
Many European countries use decagrams on food packaging and nutritional labels as a standard unit for portion measurement.
Conversion Tips & Memory Aids
Easy Conversion Methods
- • Dag to g: Simply add a zero (multiply by 10)
- • G to dag: Remove the last digit (divide by 10)
- • Memory aid: "Deca" means ten, so 1 dag = 10 g
- • Quick check: Grams should always be 10× larger
- • Decimal point: Move one place right (dag→g) or left (g→dag)
Practical Examples
- • Cheese slice: ~2.5 dag = ~25 g
- • Butter pat: ~1 dag = ~10 g
- • Spice packet: ~0.5 dag = ~5 g
- • Large fruit: ~15-20 dag = ~150-200 g
- • Meat portion: ~10-15 dag = ~100-150 g