Gram


 
 
Gram

:For other uses of the words gram or gramme, see gram (disambiguation).

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The gram or gramme, symbol g, is a unit of mass. It is defined as one one-thousandth of the SI base unit kilogram (i.e., 1?10?3 kg). Its name derives from the Greek/Latin root gr?mma.

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It was the base unit of mass in the original French metric system & the later centimetre gram second system of units.

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Unit: The word unit means any of several things:...

Mass: Mass is a property of physical objects that, roughly speaking, measures the amount of matter they contain. It is a central concept of classical mechanics and related subjects....

SI: The International System of Units (abbreviated SI from the French phrase, Syst?me International d'Unit?s) is the most widely used system of units. It is the most common system for everyday commerce in the world, and is almost universally used in the realm of science....


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Poker Chip Case With 11 1/2-Gram Chips
Poker Chip Case With 11 1/2-Gram Chips

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