380 APPENDIX 



METRIC SYSTEM Continued 

 Weight 



The unit of weight is the gram and represents the weight of one 

 cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density, 4 C. and 760 mm. 

 mercury pressure. 



10 milligrams = 1 centigram. 



10 centigrams = 1 decigram. 



10 decigrams =1 gram. 



10 grams = 1 decagram. 



10 decagrams =1 hectogram. 



10 hectograms = 1 kilogram = 1000 grams. 



10 kilograms = 1 myriagram. 



10 myriagrams = 1 quintal. 



10 quintals = 1 millier or tonneau. 



