Dekagram to Gram Converter
Convert dekagrams to grams and back. 1 dekagram (dag) = 10 grams exactly — an SI prefix relationship.
Reviewed October 7, 2026 Runs in your browser — inputs are never stored
1 Dekagrams (dag) = 10.000000 Grams (g)
Formula: Grams = Dekagrams × 10
This tool provides general unit conversions for everyday and educational use. For regulated, legal, or scientific applications, verify conversion factors against the applicable official standard.
About the Dekagram to Gram Converter
The dekagram to gram converter handles a metric unit that is rare in English-speaking countries but common on food labels in Central Europe: 1 dekagram (dag) equals 10 grams. Recipes from Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland often list ingredients in dekagrams. The converter works in both directions.
How to use it
- 1Enter the amount in dekagrams.
- 2The equivalent in grams appears instantly.
- 3Press the ⇌ button to convert from grams back to dekagrams.
- 4Choose how many decimal places to show if you need more or less precision.
Worked example
25 dag × 10 = 250 g, and 1 kg = 100 dag.
How it works
Dekagram
The dekagram (dag, also spelled decagram) is a unit of mass equal to 10 grams. It is commonly used in food packaging and recipes in Central Europe (especially Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic).
Formula
Grams = Dekagrams × 10
Dekagrams = Grams ÷ 10
Common use cases
- Following Central European recipes
- Reading deli and food labels
- Converting between metric prefixes
Frequently asked questions
A:Central European countries like Austria, Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic use dekagrams in recipes and deli counters (e.g., "20 dag of cheese").
A:1 kg = 100 dag = 1,000 g.
Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated October 7, 2026
Conversion factors are based on internationally defined SI units and standard metric/imperial equivalence tables.
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