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What does gram- mean?

Updated: 12/22/2022
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βˆ™ 14y ago

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The gram is defined as 1/1000th the mass of a Kilogram (hey, I don't just make this stuff up). A primary standard Kilogram is made of platinum and iridium and maintained by the French. It is against that, which other masses are defined, even the pound.

Now, to get a feel for how big a gram is: 20 drops of water is about a gram and a US nickel is 5 grams.

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It is the basic unit of weight in the metric (SIU) system, A US 5 cent coin weighs about 5 grams.

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A unit of measurement in mass

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