hectogram

or hek·to·gram

[ hek-tuh-gram ]
/ ˈhɛk təˌgræm /

noun

a unit of mass or weight equal to 100 grams, equivalent to 3.527 ounces avoirdupois. Abbreviation: hg
Also especially British, hec·to·gramme.

Origin of hectogram

First recorded in 1800–10; hecto- + -gram2

British Dictionary definitions for hectogram

hectogram

hectogramme

/ (ˈhɛktəʊˌɡræm) /

noun

one hundred grams. 1 hectogram is equivalent to 3.527 ounces Symbol: hg