hectograms

Hundred-gram units

Hectograms is the plural of hectogram, a metric unit of mass equal to 100 grams or about 3.5 ounces.

The unit sees limited practical use, falling between the more common gram and kilogram.

It appears occasionally in European food labeling and nutritional contexts: The recipe calls for two hectograms of flour.

measurement

grams

Metric mass units

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science

laboratory

Facility for scientific investigation

specimens · reagents · compounds · analytical · quantitative · molar mass · density · specific gravity · experimental · research

cooking

flour

Milled grain powder

  • sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
  • riceStaple cereal grain
  • pastaShaped wheat dough

butter · cheese · chocolate · nuts · seeds · lentils · beans · oats · spices · baking

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hectogram

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G