What is another word for Hectogramme?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛktəɡɹˌam] (IPA) 
Hectogramme is a unit of measurement equal to 100 grams. There are various synonyms used for hectogramme such as decakilogram, which is ten times the amount of a hectogramme or one kilogram. Centner is another term that can be used for hectogramme, and is equal to one hundred pounds. The word quintal, also referred to as metric quintal, is used in many countries to represent 100 kilogrammes, or one thousand hectogrammes. Moreover, this term is also used in some regions to describe the weight of bulk agricultural products such as fruits and vegetables. Lastly, a gram and a hectogramme share a similar relation as a millimetre has with a centimetre, being the former is one-tenth of the amount of the latter.
