1 hectogram equals exactly
100 grams
The hectogram (hg), commonly called 'etto' in Italian, is a unit of mass in the International System widely used in everyday Italian language, especially at the supermarket and deli counter. The prefix 'hecto' means one hundred: a hectogram therefore corresponds to exactly 100 grams.
To convert a measurement from hectograms to grams, simply multiply the value in hectograms by 100:
To convert from grams to hectograms, perform the inverse operation, dividing by 100:
The hectogram is a typically Italian unit of everyday use, especially for buying cured meats, cheeses, or small quantities of fresh food at the deli counter ('100 grams of ham', 'a bit over 200 grams of mortadella'). It is rarely used outside Italy, where these quantities are preferably expressed directly in grams.