The metric system uses a number of prefixes rather than unique units to describe different magnitudes. For example, the prefix "deci-" represents 0.1, so a decigram represents one-tenth of a gram. Knowing this conversion factor allows you to convert from grams to decigrams using either multiplication or division. You may need to convert if you have two masses you need to compare and one is in grams and the other is in decigrams.
Instructions
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Multiply 7.6 g by 10 to convert to 76 dg. Each gram equals 10 dg, so you multiply by 10.
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Divide 7.6 by 0.1 to confirm your conversion to 76 dg. Because each decigram equals 0.1 g, divide by 0.1.
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Verify your conversion with an online grams-to-decigrams calculator (see Resources). Enter 7.6 next to grams to see that it equals 76 dg.