Pronunciation: [dˈɛkɐɡɹˌam] (IPA) 
"Dekagram" is a unit of measurement for mass equal to ten grams. The word is spelled as d-e-k-a-g-r-a-m, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription for "dekagram" would be /dɛkəɡræm/. The first syllable "deka" is pronounced with the "e" sounding like "eh," and the stress is on the second syllable "gram," which is pronounced with a "gr" sound and the "a" sounding like "aah."
A dekagram is a unit of mass in the metric system, denoted by the symbol "dag." It is equal to ten grams or 0.01 kilogram. The term "deka-" is derived from the Greek word "deka," which means ten. Therefore, a dekagram is considered to be one-tenth of a hectogram, which is itself equivalent to one hundred grams.
The dekagram is primarily used as an intermediate unit of measurement between the gram and kilogram. It is often employed in culinary contexts for measuring the weight of ingredients, especially within professional kitchens and European recipes. Additionally, the dekagram is occasionally utilized in scientific research or when measuring larger quantities of substances.
To put the weight of a dekagram into perspective, it is approximately equivalent to the weight of a medium-sized apple or a slice of bread. This provides a practical reference when estimating quantities of ingredients in cooking or when determining appropriate portion sizes.
As a part of the metric system, the dekagram offers a straightforward and easily convertible unit of mass. It enables smooth transitions between smaller and larger units, allowing for efficient and precise measurements in a variety of fields, particularly regarding food and material quantities.
The word "dekagram" is derived from the Greek word "deka" meaning "ten" and the unit of weight "gram", which itself comes from the Greek word "gramma" meaning "small weight". So, "dekagram" combines "deka" and "gram" to represent a unit of weight equal to ten grams.
