The gram (g) is a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is one-thousandth of a kilogram, making it a smaller unit of mass.
To be more precise, one gram is equal to 0.001 kilograms, or 1 gram = 0.001 kg.
The gram is commonly used for measuring smaller masses, such as the weight of food items, small objects, or quantities of substances in scientific experiments or in everyday life. It provides a more convenient and manageable unit for expressing masses that are not as large as those typically measured in kilograms.
A centigram (cg) is a metric unit of mass or weight in the International System of Units (SI). It represents one one-hundredth of a gram or 10^-2 grams. The metric system is a decimal-based system of measurement used worldwide, and it provides a convenient way to express both large and small quantities of mass.
To provide context for the size of a centigram:
Centigrams are primarily used in situations where very small amounts of mass need to be measured with precision. However, they are not as commonly used as milligrams (10^-3 grams) or micrograms (10^-6 grams) in scientific and laboratory contexts. In everyday life, you may encounter centigrams less frequently, but they are still a valid metric unit of mass.