In the New Testament and other Greek texts from antiquity, the talent was also a unit of weight and currency.
The Greek talent was typically lighter than the Hebrew talent, with a common weight of about 57 pounds (26 kilograms) or less.
In the parable of the talents in the New Testament (Matthew 25:14-30), talents were used as a representation of value and investment.
A hectogram (hg) is a metric unit of mass or weight in the International System of Units (SI). It represents one hundred grams or 10^2 grams. The metric system is a decimal-based system of measurement used worldwide, and it offers a convenient way to express both large and small quantities of mass.
To put the hectogram into perspective:
Hectograms are not as commonly used as some other metric units of mass, such as grams, kilograms, or metric tons (tonnes). However, you might encounter them in specific contexts, particularly in culinary measurements for food ingredients. For example, some recipes or food packaging might express the weight of an ingredient in hectograms, especially in countries where the metric system is prevalent.