Metric Denominations and Values.

Equivalents in Denominations in Use.

Names.

No. of grammes.

Weight of what quantity of water at maximum density.

Avoirdupois

Weight.

Millier, or tonneau..

1,000,000

1 cubic metre................

2204.6 pounds.

Quintal.................

100,000

1 hecolitre.......................

220.46 pounds.

Myriagramme........................

10,000

10 litres....................

22.046 pounds.

Kilogramme, or kilo,

1,000

1 litre........................

2.2046 pounds.

Hectogramme....................

100

1 decilitre....................

3.5274 ounces.

Decagramme.....................

10

10 cubic centimetres................

0.3527 ounce.

GRAMME

1

1 cubic centimetre............

15.432 grains.

Decigramme..............

1/10

1/10 of a cubic centimetre ...

1.5432 grain.

Centigramme...........

1/100

10 cubic millimetres.......

0.1543 grain.

Milligramme...............

1/1000

1 cubic millimetre........................

0.0154 grain.